Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
University Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accreditation and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
History of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Felician University Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Campus Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Applicant Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Traditional Undergraduate Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adult Undergraduate Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Acceptance into Bachelor Completion Programs at Partner
Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Information for International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Confirmation of Enrollment Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transfer Credit upon Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Prior Learning Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Academic Amnesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Office of Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Student Account Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Payment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Student Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1098-T Tax Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Form 1042-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
IRS Form 8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Employer Sponsored Tuition Assistance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Challenge Examinations Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tuition Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Office of Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Student Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Federal Aid Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
New Jersey State Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Felician University Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Restricted Scholarships Awarded by Felician University . . . . . . . . 38
Independent College Fund of New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Veteran Educational Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Supplemental Assistance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Study Abroad Student Aid Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Financial Aid Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Verification Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Treatment of Financial Aid When a Student Withdraws . . . . . . . . 41
Student Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Classification of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Felician University Honor Code³ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hold Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Institutional Review Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Computer Mediated Instruction/eLearning Program . . . . . . . . . . 47
Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Credits Earned at Other Institutions while Attending Felician
University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
University Residency Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Grades and Grading Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Undergraduate Grade Appeal Policy and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . 50
Pass/Fail Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Grade Point Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Audit Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Credit Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mid-Term Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Final Examinations and Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Prolonged Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Developmental Course Work Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Academic Probation, Dismissal, and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Readmission Following Academic Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dean's List Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Registration Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changes to Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Course Attempts and Repeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Undeclared Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Drop/Add Period and Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
In-House Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Change of Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Transcript of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Official Withdrawal and Leave of Absence . . . . . . 58
Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Withdrawal Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Timeline and Clearing of Debts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Withdrawal Policy: Cohorts/Non-Traditional Programs . . . . . . . . . 59
Withdrawal for Specific Circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SAP Evaluation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Undergraduate SAP Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Withdrawals, Failures, Repeats, Incompletes, Pass/Fail, Missing
Grades, Audited and Non-Credit Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Students Who Change Their Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Students Who Leave and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974 (FERPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Requesting and Releasing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Study Abroad and Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Academic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Center for Academic Technology (CAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Information Technology, Information Services and University
Helpdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Center for Academic Success and
Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Center for Academic Success and Effectiveness General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Felician’s Shared Model-Academic Advising Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
The Discovery Program for Undecided/Undeclared Students . . . 70
Starfish At Felician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Academic Success Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3-D Felician Experience Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Office of Accessibility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Behavioral Health and Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Career and Experiential Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Child Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cultural Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Center for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Organizations and Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Professional Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Degrees and Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Degrees, Minors, and Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Special Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Pre-Med Advising Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Pre-Professional Tracks Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Joint Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Articulated Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bachelor Completion program in Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
General Education Curricular Commons . . . . . . . . 84
GECC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
GECC Theme Areas & Student Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
GECC Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Honors Program Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Honors Program Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Honors Program Student Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Honors Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Benefits of the Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Academic Standing in the Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Honors Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
School of Arts and Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
School of Art and Sciences Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
School of Arts and Sciences Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
School of Arts and Sciences Educational Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
School of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
School of Arts and Sciences Probation and Dismissal Policy . . . . 89
School of Arts and Sciences Insufficient Academic Progress . . . . 89
School of Business and Information Sciences . . 89
School of Business and Information Sciences Mission . . . . . . . . . 89
School of Business and Information Sciences Vision . . . . . . . . . . . 90
School of Business and Information Sciences Core
Competencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
School of Business and Information Sciences Degree
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
School of Business and Information Sciences Professional
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
School of Business and Information Sciences Policies . . . . . . . . . 91
School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
About the School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
School of Education Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
School of Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
School of Education Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
School of Education Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
School of Education Internship Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . 97
School of Education Field Experience/Seminar Policies and
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
School of Education Student Athlete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
School of Education Clinical Experience Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 98
School of Education Clinical Practice I & II Placement Policy for
School of Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
About the School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
School of Nursing Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
School of Nursing Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Baccalaureate Nursing Program Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
School of Nursing Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
New Jersey Board of Nursing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
President's Advisory Council (PAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Senior Administrative Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Office of the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Center for Academic Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Educational Opportunity Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource and Simulation Center
(BJTNRSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Nursing Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Computer and Audio-Visual Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Enrollment Management and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Admissions Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Admissions (Traditional Undergraduate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Admissions (Graduate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Office of International Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Office of Student Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Conference and Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Business and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Physical Plant and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
University Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Center for Academic Success and Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Career and Experiential Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Print Services and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Child Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Advisory Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lodi Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Rutherford Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Offsite Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Degrees/Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Biochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Exercise Sports Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
General Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Healthcare Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Latin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Medieval Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Occupational Therapy Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Religious Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Social and Behavioral Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
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Students at Felician University are subject to the
degree requirements of the current catalog at the
time of their matriculation.
Announcements contained in this publication are
subject to change without notice and may not be
regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the
University. The University reserves the right to
change any provisions, policies, or requirements
when deemed appropriate. The University reserves
the right to withdraw or modify the courses of
instruction or to change the instructors at any time.
The University is authorized under Federal law to
enroll nonimmigrant alien residents.
Failure to read this publication does not excuse
students from the requirements and regulations
described herein, or knowledge of policy changes
announced in the annually issued Student
Handbook or in other University publications. This
catalog is issued every year.
General Information
Academic Calendar
Traditional Fall
2023
Fall Semester Begins Monday, August 28, 2023
Labor Day (University closed) Monday, September 4, 2023
Last Day to Drop/Add Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Advising begins for Winter,
Spring & Summer 2024
Monday, October 2, 2023
Midterm Exams
Monday, October 16, 2023 –
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Registration begins for Winter,
Spring & Summer 2024
Monday, October 23, 2023
Last day to Withdraw (WD) Monday, November 6, 2023
Thanksgiving Break (University
closed)
Wednesday, November 22,
2023 –
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Final Exams
Monday, December 11, 2023 –
Saturday, December 16, 2023
All Grades Due Monday, December 18, 2023
Grades Released to Students Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Winter 2024
Winter Semester Begins Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Martin Luther King Day
(University closed)
Monday, January 15, 2024
Last Day to Withdraw (WD) Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Winter Semester Ends Sunday, January 21, 2024
Traditional
Spring 2024
Spring Semester Begins Monday, January 22, 2024
Last Day to Drop/Add Monday, January 29, 2024
Presidents’ Day (University
closed)
Monday, February 19, 2024
Advising Begins for Fall 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024
Midterm Exams
Monday, March 4, 2024 –
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Spring Break
Monday, March 11, 2024 –
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Registration Begins for Fall
2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
Easter Break (University
closed)
Thursday, March 28, 2024 –
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Last day to Withdraw (WD) Monday, April 8, 2024
Final Exams
Monday, May 13, 2024 –
Saturday, May 19, 2024
All Grades Due Monday, May 20, 2024
Grades Released to Students Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Commencement TBA
Summer 2024 (All summer
courses are offered in a 6-week
format)
Summer I
Monday, May 20, 2024 – Sunday,
June 30, 2024
Memorial Day (University
closed)
Monday, May 27, 2024
Juneteenth (University
closed)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Summer II
Monday, July 1, 2024 – Sunday,
August 11, 2024
Independence Day
(University closed)
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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8-Week Calendar 2023 – 2024
Fall 2023 (8-Week)
Start of Fall I Monday, August 28, 2023
End of Fall I
Sunday, October 22,
2023
Start of Fall II
Monday, October 23,
2023
End of Fall II
Sunday, December 17,
2023
Spring 2024
(8-Week)
Start of Spring I
Monday, January 22,
2024
End of Spring I Sunday, March 17, 2024
Start of Spring II Monday, March 18, 2024
End of Spring II Friday, May 17, 2024
Please Note: Dates may be subject to change at the
discretion of the University authorities.
The above calendar applies to the traditional
15-week fall and spring semesters. Students enrolled
non-traditional programs should seek scheduling
information from their program director.
University Directory
Administrative Offices
Office of the President
Dr. Mildred A. Mihlon, Acting President
Stephanie Cachez, Executive Assistant to the
President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Janet Centanni, Administrative Assistant to the
President
Student Affairs
Janel Owens, Vice President of Student Affairs and
Dean of Students, Rutherford Campus,
Student Union, Main Floor, (201) 559-3565
Academic Affairs
Dr. Michael Markowitz, VP of Academic Affairs
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (1st floor)
(201) 559-6096
Enrollment Management & Marketing
Priscilla Klymenko, Vice President of Enrollment
Management and Marketing, Rutherford Campus –
Iviswold Castle (201) 355-1473
Cynthia Montalvo, Assistant VP of Enrollment
Management - 202-559-6036
Tiffany Hartwig, Executive Director of Enrollment
Management Operations - 201-559-3530
Office of Admissions
Rutherford Campus – Iviswold Castle (201) 355-1465
Camille Braker-Balkum, Assistant Vice President of
Admissions and Marketing 201-355-1446
Andrea Farrell, Senior Associate Director of
Transfer and Adult Admissions 201-355-1445
Olga Velasquez, Associate Director of Graduate
Admissions and ABSN Enrollment 201-355-1449
Alumni Office
Rutherford Campus – Iviswold Castle
(201) 355-1427
Athletic Office
Andrew Toriello, Director of Athletics, (201) 559-3185
Rutherford Campus, WaRC 111
Campus Ministry
Jennifer Monsalve
Rev. John O'Neill
Lodi and Rutherford campuses
Career Development Center
Greg Skelley, Executive Director,
Rutherford Campus, Student Union Building, (201)
559-3620
Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness
Dr. Jeffery Blanchard, Dean, Center for Academic
Success & Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall
220, 201-559-6170
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Barbara Rosatelli, Assistant Dean & Coordinator of
3-D Felician Experience, Center for Academic Success
& Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 218,
201-559-6052
Pamela E. Garvey, Academic Success Coach,
Coordinator of Discovery Program and Starfish At
Felician, Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 219,
201 559-6163
Carolyn Mitchell Kehayan, LDTC, Coordinator of
Accessibility Services, Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 104,
201-559-6050
Fax: 201-559-6046
Alyssa Fiume, Coordinator of Tutoring Services,
Center for Academic Success & Effectiveness, Lodi
Campus -- Kirby Hall 226, 201-559-6118
Elizabeth Noreika, Administrative Assistant &
Coordinator Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 103,
201-559-6047
Fax 201-559-6046
Hamdi Shahin, Mathematics & Science Tutor & Math
Lab Coordinator, Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 226,
201-559-6076
Annette Rycharski, Coordinator, Shared Model-
Advising Center, Academic Advisor and Retention
Specialist, Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 223,
973-458-9890
Phlaine Suzanne Toliao, Academic Advisor and
Retention Specialist, Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus -- Kirby Hall 223,
973-470-9720
Caitlin Baard, Academic Advisor and Retention
Specialist, Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness, Lodi Campus-- Kirby Hall 221,
201-559-6180
Kaitlyn Gage, Assessment Data Coordinator &
Placement Test Coordinator, Center for Academic
Success & Effectiveness
Center for Health
Carolyn A. Lewis, MSN, ANP-BC, Director
Rutherford Campus Milton Hall (201) 559-3559 Fax:
(201) 559-3579
Computer Labs
Labs available at Lodi and Rutherford (weekdays &
weekends) – hours posted each semester
Community Rights and Responsibilities
Dr. Simone Taylor
Rutherford Campus – Student Union Main Floor,
(201) 559-3082
Counseling Center
Sharon McNulty, Director, Rutherford Campus –
Student Union, Main Floor, (201) 559-3587 Fax: (201)
559-3621
Educational Opportunity Fund
Dinelia Garland, Director of EOF Program - Lodi
Campus- Kirby Hall, Rooms 208-211 (201) 559-6057
Facilities Services
Lodi and Rutherford Campuses
Lodi Campus – near mailroom in AOH (201)
559-6099
Office of Student Financial Services
Cynthia Montalvo, Assistant VP of Enrollment
Management
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (1st floor)
Office of Financial Aid (201) 559-6010
Office of Student Accounts (201) 559-6045
Global Academic Initiatives
The Center for Global Academic Initiatives and
United Nations NGO Representative
Rutherford Campus – Blessed Mary Angela (BMA)
201-559-1470
Honor Council
Rutherford Campus
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Human Resources
Virginia Topolski, Director of Human Resources
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (first floor) (201)
559-6055
Diane DePadova, Coordinator of Human Resources
and Benefits
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (first floor) (201)
559-6186
Information Systems
Craig Savino, Director of Information Systems
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (ground floor) (201)
559-6058
Information Technology
Chris Finch, Assistant Vice President for Information
Technology
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (2nd floor) (201)
559-6084
Help Desk, Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (ground
floor), (201) 554-0240
Institutional Communications Office
Maura DeNicola, Vice President for External
Relations and Communications
Rutherford Campus – Iviswold Castle (201) 355-1433
University Advancement
Rutherford Campus - Iviswold Castle, (201) 355-1464
Institutional Research
Albin Obal Hall (ground floor) (201) 559-6152
Center for Academic Technology
Dr. Deanna Valente, DBA, Dean for the Center for
Academic Technology
Education Commons, Rutherford Campus (201)
559-3191
Rebecca DeVita, MBA, Associate Dean for the Center
of Academic Technology
Education Commons, Rutherford Campus (201)
559-3195
Jaclyn Moreno, BA, Director for the Center of
Academic Technology
Education Commons, Rutherford Campus (201)
559-3514
Joseph Russo, BA, LMS Coordinator for the Center of
Academic Technology
Education Commons, Rutherford Campus (201)
559-3313
Library Services
Lodi Campus --- Felician University Library,
[email protected], (201) 559-6071
https://felician.libguides.com/libraries
Jodi Shelly, MLIS, MBA, Director of University
Libraries, Felician University Library. (201) 559-6070
Kaitlyn Clohosey, MSLIS, Research & Instructional
Services Librarian, Felician University Library. (201)
559-6026
Julia Ventura, MSLS, Scholarly Communications and
Outreach Librarian, Felician University Library. (201)
559-3063
Mission Integration
Fr. Thomas H. Franks, O.F.M. CAP.
Obal Hall, Lodi Campus
Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource
and Simulation Center
Mary Clare Smith, Director, Barbara J. Toscano
Nursing Resource and Simulation Center
Rutherford Campus, Education Commons (3rd floor),
(201) 559-3517
Office of International Programs
Rutherford Campus – Blessed Mary Angela Hall
(201) 559-3518
Payroll
Aimee Gonzalez, Payroll Manager and HRIS Systems
Lodi Campus Albin Obal Hall (ground floor)
(201) 559-6175
(201) 559-6199 (fax)
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Registrar
Erminda Velez-Quinones, Director of Registration &
Records
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (1st floor)
(201) 559-6043
Residence Life – Rutherford Campus
Laura Pierotti, Director of Residence Life
Rutherford Campus – Elliott Terrace, Lower Level
(201) 559-3506
School of Arts & Sciences
Sr. Honorata Grzeszczuk, Acting Dean of the School
of Arts and Sciences and Associate Dean of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Lodi Campus – Kirby Hall 201 (201) 559-6166
Elizabeth Burke, Administrative Assistant, Kirby Hall
202 (201) 559-6166
Dr. Sasha Sinkowsky, Associate Dean of Social &
Behavioral Sciences
Lodi Campus – Kirby Hall 415 (201) 559-6166
Dr. Lavina Sequeira, Associate Dean of Humanities
Lodi Campus – Kirby Hall 408 (201) 559-6012
Dr. Daniel Mahoney, Director of Graduate
Counseling Psychology
Lodi Campus – Kirby Hall 105 (201) 559-6161
School of Business and Information
Sciences
Dr. Marilú Marcillo, Dean of the School of Business
and Information Sciences
Rutherford Campus- Martin Hall 104, (201) 559-3326
Dr. Anthony Scardino, Associate Dean of the School
of Business and Information Sciences
Rutherford Campus- Martin Hall 105, (201) 559-3583
Dr. David Turi, Associate Dean of the School of
Business and Information Sciences
Rutherford Campus – Martin Hall 110, (201)
559-3327
School of Education
Dean of the School of Education
Rutherford Campus – Sammartino Hall, Lodi
Campus, (201) 559-3551
Dr. Karen Pezzolla, Associate Dean of the School of
Education, (201) 559-2571
Director of Placement and Certification Officer
Rutherford Campus – Sammartino Hall, (201)
559-3546
School of Nursing
Dr. Christine C. Mihal, Dean of the School of Nursing
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (1st floor)
(201) 559-6074
Dr. Daria Waszak, Associate Dean, Department of
Graduate Nursing
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (2nd floor)
(201) 559-6151
Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyk, Associate Dean, Department
of Graduate Nursing
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (2nd floor)
(201) 559-6140
Dr. Patricia Munno, Associate Dean, Department of
Prelicensure Nursing
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (2nd floor)
201-559-6104
Dr. Diana Casianos, BSN and Campus ABSN Program
Director, Department of Prelicensure Nursing
Lodi Campus – Albin Obal Hall (2nd floor)
201-355-1122
Dr. Christine Lawrence, Program Director, Hybrid
ABSN Program, Parsippany
Jennifer Kostic, Associate Dean of Strategic Planning
& Student Success, Department of Prelicensure
Nursing Lodi Campus-Albin Obal Hall (2
nd
floor)
201-559-6090
Mary Clare Smith, Director, Barbara J. Toscano
Nursing Resource and Simulation Center
Rutherford Campus – Education Commons (3rd
floor)
(201) 559-3517
Student Development and Engagement
Shakira Adams, Rutherford Campus – Student Union
Building, 2nd floor
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Security Office
Rutherford Campus, 201-559-3561
Director - Gary Boesch
Address all correspondence to: Felician University
262 South Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(201) 559-6000
Web Site: http://www.felician.edu
Accreditation and
Approvals
Felician University is one of three institutions of
higher education sponsored by the Congregation of
the Sisters of Saint Felix of Cantalice (Felician Sisters).
The University is licensed by the State of New Jersey
as a not-for-profit organization.
University Accreditations:
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680
(215) 662-5606
http://www.msche.org/
An online version of the College’s Statement of
Accreditation Status from the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education is available at:
Felician University - Statement of Accreditation
Status (msche.org)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
CAEP
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-0077
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(caepnet.org)
The International Accreditation Council for Business
Education (IACBE)
11374 Strang Line Road
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 631-3009
http://www.iacbe.org/
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/
master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of
Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN
certificate program at Felician University is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington,
DC 20001, 202-887-6791
State Licensures:
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
New Jersey Bureau of Teacher Education and
Academic Credentials
State of New Jersey Department of Education
The State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Benefits
Sloan-C Consortium for Asynchronous Learning
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program
(Prelicensure) at Felician University is approved by:
The New Jersey State Board of Nursing
124 Halsey Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
(973) 504-6430
FAX (973) 504-6302
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htm
Memberships
American Association for Higher Education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admissions Officers
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Nurses Association
American Organization of Nurse Executives
American Psychological Association (APA)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum
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Development (ASCD)
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
of New Jersey
Catholic Campus Ministry Association
Catholic Health Association U.S.
Catholic Library Association
Commerce and Industry Association of Northern
New Jersey
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs
(CCPTP)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
Council of Graduate Schools
Council of Independent Colleges
Council of Masters in Counseling Training Programs
(CMCTP)
Delaware Valley Archivists Group
Eastern Association of College and University
Business Officers
Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators
Independent College Fund of New Jersey
International Accreditation Council for Business
Education (IACBE)
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in
Education
Kappa Gamma Pi, The National Catholic College
Graduate Honor Society
Lyrasis
Masters in
Counseling Accreditation Council (MCAC)
Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation
Council (MPCAC)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC)
Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association, Inc.
(MACCA)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars
and Officers of Admission
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences
National Association of College and University
Business Officers
National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE)
National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
National Catholic College Admission Association
National Catholic Education Association
National Collegiate Honors Council
National League for Nursing
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
National Research Center for College and University
Admissions
New Jersey Association of Baccalaureate and Higher
Degree Programs in Nursing
New Jersey Association of Colleges and Employers
(NJACE)
New Jersey Association of Colleges and Universities
New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators
New Jersey Association of Colleges of Teacher
Education
New Jersey Cooperative Education and Internship
Association (NJCEIA)
New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA)
New Jersey Hospital Association
New Jersey Knowledge Initiative
New Jersey League for Nursing
New Jersey Library Association
New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA)
New Jersey State Nurses Association
New Jersey/New York Association of Collegiate
Registrars and Admissions Officers
Northeast Regional National Collegiate Honor
Council
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
Organization of Nurse Leaders, NJ
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in
Psychology
Service Members Opportunity College
Sigma Beta Delta
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor
Society
Society for College and University Planners (SCUP)
Student Veterans of America
Theta Alpha Kappa, National Honor Society for
Religious Studies and Theology
United Nations Non-Governmental Organizations
Virtual Academic Library Environment (VALE)
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History of the University
I
Felician University, a coeducational liberal arts
University, is a Catholic, Franciscan, private,
independent institution for students representing
diverse religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. The
University operates on two campuses in Lodi and
Rutherford, New Jersey.
The University is one of the institutions of higher
learning conducted by the Felician Sisters in the
United States. Founded by the Felician Sisters of
Lodi, New Jersey, it began as Immaculate Conception
Normal School with the first summer session
commencing on July 5, 1923. For more than a
decade, the Normal School trained in-service
teachers and qualified them for state certification.
On May 27, 1935, the Normal School was raised to
the status of a teacher training college approved by
and affiliated with the Catholic University of America.
The students who belonged to a religious order
completed a maximum of seventy-two semester
hours of their undergraduate work at the College
and then transferred to the Catholic University of
America, Seton Hall or Fordham Universities. The
institution became reorganized as a junior college in
1941, and on March 26, 1942, it was incorporated
under the laws of the State of New Jersey as
Immaculate Conception Junior College.
In December 1963, the State Department of
Education granted to the College the power to
confer, in its own name, the degree of Associate in
Arts. By September 1964, the College extended its
curriculum to admit the first class of laywomen. At
about the same time, St. Mary’s Hospital in Orange,
New Jersey, having decided to expand its facilities
and to replace the three-year nursing school with
the two-year Associate in Arts program, transferred
its nursing program to Immaculate Conception
Junior College. The first class of nursing students was
admitted in September 1965. In June 1967, the New
Jersey State Department of Education authorized
Immaculate Conception Junior College to offer a
four-year program in Elementary Teacher Education
under its new name, Felician College.
* Please note: Until Academic Year 2012-2013,
“Schools” (as in “School of Arts and Sciences”) were
referred to as “Divisions.” Since this section is
historical, the old nomenclature has been retained
up to AY 2012-2013.
II
The dedication in May 1969 of two newly
constructed facilities, the auditorium-administration
classroom building and the Library, marked the
completion of a physical expansion program begun
in 1966. In 1970, the College began a continuing
education program initiated for persons who chose
to attend Felician College courses for college credit
or audit, a workshop, or a seminar. The New Jersey
Department of Higher Education authorized Felician
College to offer a two-year program in Medical
Laboratory Technology in July 1973, a four-year
Liberal Arts program in January 1974, and a four-
year program in Special Education in 1975.
Certificate programs in Handwriting Analysis and in
Business were introduced in 1977 and 1978
respectively. An upper-division baccalaureate
nursing program for Registered Nurses was
instituted in 1979.
Felician College introduced certificate programs in
Computer Programming and in Data Processing into
its curricular offerings in September 1983. A
Computer Science Center was established at this
same time. A Religious Studies Certificate Program
was inaugurated in 1984; a Business certificate was
introduced in 1985. In May 1986, Felician College
became coeducational, accepting men and women
into all programs and courses.
Further expansion occurred in 1986 when Felician
College began offering its Religious Studies
Certificate Program at off-campus locations in the
diocese of Metuchen.
In 1987, Academic support services became available
through the Center for Learning. In 1987, the College
dedicated a newly constructed facility housing a
Child Care Center and a Nursing Resource Center.
In collaboration with the University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey, a program of
Cytotechnology, Medical Technology, and Toxicology
was established in 1988.
In 1989, Felician College was authorized by the New
Jersey Department of Higher Education to offer a
Bachelor of Science degree in Business
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Administration. At this time, the Office of Continuing
Education was restructured into a Division of
Evening and Weekend Programs.
The Nursing programs were expanded by the
introduction of off-campus sites for Associate
Degree in Nursing courses at Overlook Hospital
(1988) and Bachelor of Science Nursing courses at
Chilton Memorial Hospital (1989). In addition, an
evening Associate Degree in Nursing Program was
established (1990).
A joint degree program with the University of
Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) in Allied Health
Technology was established in 1989.
In 1990, the College expanded its offerings to include
a Weekend Classes degree programs in Business
Administration, Psychology, and Social Sciences.
In 1991, the College implemented a Transition Year
program with courses and tutorial support to help
academically under-prepared students attain
college-level competencies. In 1994, a
comprehensive Developmental Studies program
replaced the Transition Year program.
Also in 1991, an articulation with the University of
Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) was established in
Physical Therapy.
In 1992, the College received grants from the New
Jersey State Department of Higher Education to
implement Community Service/Service Learning
components in Honors courses.
In 1993 and 1994, the College expanded its offerings
to include concentrations in Biochemistry,
Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
In 1994, the College began offering a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Computer Science as authorized by
the New Jersey State Department of Higher
Education.
In September 1994, the College inaugurated Kirby
Hall, 48,000 square feet of renovated convent space.
In 1995, the New Jersey Commission on Higher
Education approved the College’s amended mission
to include the offering of graduate programs and
authorized the implementation of a Master of
Science degree program in Nursing, the College’s
first Master’s degree program.
The New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
approved the College’s offering (1996), in
conjunction with the University of Medicine and
Dentistry (UMDNJ), of the baccalaureate degree in
Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
In 1996, the College developed an Athletic Program
for men and women’s basketball, followed by a
men’s soccer team and women’s softball team.
In 1996, the Master of Science Degree in Nursing
was approved to offer a Family Nurse Practitioner
Track and in 1999 an Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
to meet the growing need for advanced practice
nurses.
The College’s first web page appeared in the fall of
1996. Subsequent semesters saw the broadening of
Felician’s “web presence,” the increasing availability
of the Internet and e-mail to our students, and the
use of our site to inform, educate, and integrate all
the members of our community.
In 1997, the Commission approved new Bachelor of
Arts degree programs in Computer Science,
Philosophy, and in Management and Marketing. The
newly created Office of Academic Support Services
designed and implemented plans to achieve greater
coherence and accountability in the areas of student
advising, counseling, testing, tutoring, and Section
504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In the fall of 1997, Felician College purchased the
Rutherford Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
In 1997, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education and the New Jersey State Board of
Nursing accredited the Generic BSN Program in
Nursing.
In 1997, the State approved the College’s offering of
a Master’s Degree in Catechesis (Religious
Education). This program prepares people for
ministries that seek to make God’s word dynamic
and intelligible to people at every stage in their lives.
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The President’s Council formally constituted the
Felician College Institutional Review Board (IRB) for
the Protection of Human Subjects on February 12,
1998.
The introduction in the spring of 1998 of Distance
Learning Courses (also made available through the
New Jersey Virtual University) began offering
students an alternative approach to selected
classroom courses. In 2001, the College offered its
first online Master’s degree in Religious Education.
In 1998 a Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner
Certificate Program began. In 2000, a Post-Master’s
Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification Program was
added.
One of the first programs launched by the newly
introduced Center for Academic Support Services
was the JumpStart Program (Summer 1998) a
month-long series of workshops designed to
enhance both the academic and survival skills of new
students.
In 1998, the Masters in Catechesis was approved and
in 2000 the name was changed to Masters in
Religious Education
In 1999, the Master of Science in Nursing Advisory
Committee was established.
In 1999, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE) accredited the Baccalaureate and
Master of Science Degree in Nursing Programs.
State approval of M.A. programs in Teacher
Education (1999) and English (2000) have helped the
College broaden its commitment to a rising graduate
student population.
The Felician College Archives was initiated in 2000.
Success at Felician, an accelerated Business
Management degree program aimed at the working
adult, began offering courses in the spring of 2000
and ended in fall 2009.
In 2001, the Nursing Advisory Board replaced the
MSN Advisory Committee. The Nursing Advisory
Board provides input on all nursing programs.
Fall of 2001 witnessed the inauguration of the new
Core Curriculum. Consisting of four courses
and centered on Franciscan charism, the Core
requires students to complete at least 20 hours of
service learning before graduation.
The New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
approved (fall 2001) the B.A. degree in Mathematics
with P-12 Certification, the B.A. degree in Early
Childhood Education and, in cooperation with the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, a
collaborative program leading to the Ph.D. in
Physical Therapy.
In fall 2001, the Business Department received
accreditation from the International Association of
Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
The Felician College Men’s Soccer team (started in
1996) won two Conference championships in 2000 &
2001 and two Regional Championships in 2000 &
2001, with two National Tournament appearances.
In 2001, The first online degree program, the Master
of Arts in Religious Education, was offered.
In 2001, the title of “Division Director” was changed
to “Division Dean.”
In 2002, the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
approved the phase out of the Associate Degree in
Nursing Program as of December 2004. New and
transfer students enrolled in the Generic BSN
Program.
The Felician College Athletic program gained full
membership in the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division II (fall 2002).
In 2002, the College initiated a Certificate Program in
Liturgy in cooperation with the Diocese of Newark.
In 2002, the New Jersey State Nurses Association
accredited the Division of Nursing and Allied Health
as an approved provider of continuing education.
In 2003, the Business Department became the
Division of Business and Management Sciences.
In Fall 2003, the College received State approval for a
M.A. Degree in Education with an Instructional
Certificate: Elementary Endorsement (K-5) and
Elementary Endorsement with Specialization (K-8
Science).
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In 2003, the Division of Nursing and Allied Health
changed its name to the Division of Nursing and
Health Management and reorganized its
departments to Associate/ Baccalaureate Nursing;
Upper Division RN-BSN, and Graduate Nursing.
The Fast Track RN-BSN program began in the fall
semester of 2003. Designed for the working nurse
seeking an accelerated pace of study, it is a
19-month, one day per week program for Registered
Nurses with an Associate Degree (or Diploma) in
Nursing.
In 2003, the New Jersey State Department of
Education approved the School Nurse/Health
Education Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program.
The first class of students was admitted in January
2004.
In the summer of 2003, low enrollment forced the
closure of the Medical Laboratory Program.
The Office for Mission Integration was established
(2004) to promote the continuance of the Felician
Franciscan identity and heritage of the College in all
aspects of the collegiate experience.
In 2004, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education accredited the Master of Science Degree
in Nursing Program – Online. The MSN Program
Online was later approved by the Middle States
Association of Higher Education.
In the fall of 2004, the College began offering a B.A.
in Communications and a Social Science degree with
a concentration in Criminal Justice.
The Associate Degree in Nursing Program graduated
its last class on December 30, 2004 and closed.
Students seeking to study nursing apply to the
Generic BSN Program.
During 2004-2005 the College established articulated
programs in Physician Assistant Studies (with
UMDNJ), Optometry (with the SUNY State College of
Optometry), Podiatry (with the New York College of
Podiatric Medicine), Chiropractic (with New York
Chiropractic College), Audiology (with Bloomsburg
University of Pennsylvania), and Occupational
Therapy (with Sage Graduate School).
The position of Associate Dean was created in 2005.
The Communications Department began offering
courses (fall 2005) in the newly renovated Little
Theatre on the Rutherford Campus. The theater
features digital video projection and Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround Sound. The theater is also used by student
groups and academic departments for shows,
theatrical performances, and special academic
presentations.
Early in 2006, the College received approval to offer
the degree of Master of Business Administration
(MBA).
In the spring of 2006, construction was started on
WRFC, the student-run, internet-based college radio
station. Webcasting started in September of 2006.
A Clinical Nursing Residency Program for senior
nursing students was implemented in spring 2006 in
partnership with the Saint Barnabas Health Care
System.
Felician College was approved as a Non-
Governmental Organization in association with the
United Nations in July 2006.
The first RN-BSN Fast Track Program cohort was
offered off-site at East Orange General Hospital in
August 2006.
In the fall of 2006, the College began offering a
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
In the fall of 2006, the Division of Teacher Education
began the TEAC national accreditation process.
In the fall of 2006, the Division of Nursing and Health
Management expanded its Departments to include
Undergraduate Nursing Program, Accelerated BSN
Programs for RNs, and a Graduate Nursing Program.
In the fall of 2006, the Division of Teacher Education
expanded the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
Education (K-5) and Pre-kindergarten through Grade
3 (P-3) offering two off-campus programs in
Paterson and Raritan Valley Community College.
Additionally, a Bachelor of Arts in Education for the
Working Adult Program was initiated at the
Rutherford campus in Elementary (K-5) and P-3 with
a co-major in English.
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In 2006-2007, the Division of Teacher Education and
the Division of Arts and Sciences began additional
development of K-12 education programs in the
areas of English, the Fine Arts, History, and Science.
In 2007, the New Jersey State Nurses Association
accredited the Division of Nursing and Health
Management as an approved provider of continuing
nursing education for a period of three years.
In the spring of 2007, the Division of Teacher
Education received national accreditation from the
Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).
In May 2007, Felician College Division of Teacher
Education developed the Master of Arts in
Education: School Nursing and Health Education. In
June 2007, the program was registered with the New
Jersey Commission of Higher Education.
Also in 2007, the School Nurse/Teacher of Health
Education Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program
was transferred to the Division of Teacher Education
from the Division of Nursing and Health
Management.
The College’s Franciscan-Felician Center was
inaugurated in 2007.
In the fall of 2007, Freshmen Year Experience
became a required course for all first time, full-time
freshmen.
In January 2008, the College established the Division
of Off Campus Services. The Mission of the Division
of Off-Campus Services is to define and develop
markets in New Jersey for all academic and other
programs offered by Felician College so that the
College can maximize its educational outreach
consistent with its Franciscan mission.
In spring of 2008, the College approved the addition
of an Education track in the Master of Science
Degree in Nursing program beginning spring 2009.
In spring, 2008 the Gerontology program became a
free-standing minor available to students majoring
in any discipline, and a Liberal Studies major with
concentrations in Humanities and Global Peace and
Justice Studies was approved. Courses in Philosophy
and Communications were also added to the
graduation requirements for Arts and Sciences
majors.
The first East Orange General Hospital off-campus
cohort of RN/BSN Fast Track nurses graduated in
May of 2008.
In May of 2008, an off-campus RN/BSN Fast Track
cohort began at Monmouth Medical Center.
The Division of Teacher Education and the Division
of Arts and Science received state approval of K-12
education programs in the areas of English, the Fine
Arts, History and Science.
In the fall of 2008, the Division of Teacher Education
and the Division of Arts and Science received
approval from the New Jersey Department of
Education to offer Secondary Degree programs for
Teacher of Art (K-12), Teacher of Biology (K-12),
Teacher of Earth Science (K-12), Teacher of History
(K-12) and Teacher of English (K-12).
In November 2008, the B.A. in Music was given State
approval; the degree program was launched in
September of 2009.
In fall 2008, the Division of Business and
Management Science began to offer B.S. degrees in
management, marketing, and accounting.
A transfer articulation agreement was signed in 2008
with Bergen Community College for course work in
Psychology, Communications, Fine Arts and Graphic
Design, and an agreement was signed with Sussex
County Community College to begin a Bachelor’s
Degree Completion Program in Criminal Justice.
In January 2009, the Fast Track RN/BSN program
began a cohort at Mercer County Community
College.
In 2009 Felician College volunteered to enter into an
agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs to become a Yellow Ribbon Participating
Institution.
The New Jersey State Department of Education
approved the Master of Arts in Educational
Leadership in May 2009. The Division of Teacher
Education expanded its Graduate program offerings
to include the Master of Arts in Educational
Leadership, Supervisor Endorsement and the Master
of Arts in Educational Leadership, Principal
Endorsement.
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By fall 2009, the SUCCESS program was completely
replaced by the accelerated degree completion
program in Business Administration.
In September 2009, a joint degree program leading
to the Bachelor of Science degree in Health
Information Management was begun with the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
School of Health-Related Professions.
In the fall of 2009, the Division of Teacher Education
received national accreditation from the Teacher
Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).
Also in fall 2009, the Criminal Justice Program
became a separate department within the Division
of Arts and Sciences.
In September 2009, the Fast Track RN/BSN program
began a cohort at Sussex County Community
College. This was followed, in January 2010, by the
beginning of a cohort at Middlesex County
Community College.
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Program was started in Fall 2009.
In 2009, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education accredited the Baccalaureate of Science
Degree in Nursing Program for a full ten-year
accreditation.
In November of 2009, in honor of her twenty-five
years of selfless dedication to the College, Becton
Hall (Rutherford Campus) was officially renamed
Sister Theresa Mary Martin Hall.
In January 2010, the Fast Track RN/BSN program
began a cohort at Middlesex County College.
In spring 2010, the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Educational approved the five-year
continuous improvement progress report for the
Master of Science Degree in Nursing Program.
In spring 2010, the New Jersey State Board of
Nursing approved the Accelerated Bachelor's to BSN
Degree Program. The accelerated program is for
adults with a bachelor's degree in a field other than
nursing now seeking a nursing career. The first
cohort of students enrolled.
In spring 2010, the Division of Nursing and Health
Management established an Exploratory Committee
to study the feasibility of offering a Doctoral Degree
in Nursing Practice (DNP).
In June 2010, a joint degree program leading to the
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychiatric
Rehabilitation and Psychology was begun with the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey School of Health Related Professions.
In Fall 2010, the Division of Business and
Management Sciences began to offer both a B.S. and
M.S in Healthcare Administration.
In 2011, a Bachelor’s Completion Program in
Criminal Justice began at Warren County Community
College.
In spring 2011, the New Jersey Department of
Education approved the Bachelor of Arts degree with
a major in Music Education.
The College, in spring 2011, approved the addition of
the MSN Executive Leadership track in the Master of
Science in Nursing Program.
In spring 2011, the College approved the Doctor of
Nursing Practice degree and the degree proposal
was submitted to the New Jersey President’s Council.
Certificates in Information Assurance and Computer
Security, Photography and Forensics were
established in spring 2011, as well as concentrations
in Criminology and in Chemistry, and a Minor in
Criminal Justice. The Computer Information Systems
degrees changed from a B.A. to a B.S.
The International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education, in spring 2011, granted full accreditation
to all business degrees offered by the Division of
Business and Management Sciences.
The first Monmouth Medical Center off campus
cohort, Mercer County College off campus cohort
and Sussex County College off campus cohort of the
RN/BSN Fast Track program graduated in May 2011.
In fall 2011 a Certificate in International Visual
Studies was established. In spring 2012 a Joint Minor
in Theater Studies was created by the Departments
of Communications and English.
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In October 2011, the Fast Track RN/BSN Program
began a cohort at Kimball Medical Center in
Lakewood, NJ.
In November of 2011 the Accelerated BSN Program
graduated its first cohort of nursing students.
In November 2011, Acting Secretary of Higher
Education Hendricks approved the College's petition
to exceed it mission to offer the Doctor of Nursing
Practice (DNP).
In January 2012, the College received Middle States
approval of the substantive change to initiate a
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.
In March 2012, the Division of Nursing and Health
Management launched the first MSN Executive
Leadership cohort.
The first Middlesex County College off campus
cohort of the RN/BSN Fast Track program graduated
in May 2012.
In July of 2012, Sister Theresa Mary Martin – after
serving as Felician College’s president for 28 years –
was succeeded by Dr. Anne Prisco.
In fall of 2012 the Division of Nursing and Health
Management name was changed to the School of
Nursing.
The fall of 2012 saw the renaming of the College’s
Divisions to “Schools.”
In September 2012, the Professional Counselors
Examiners Committee of the NJ Office of the
Attorney General approved the curriculum of the
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program.
The Fast Track RN/BSN Program began a cohort at
Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ in
September of 2012.
The first Doctor of Nursing Practice cohort enrolled
in September 2012.
In spring 2013, concentrations in Printmaking and in
Painting and Drawing were added to the Bachelor of
Arts in Art degree. A new Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Studio Art degree was submitted for State approval.
Iviswold Castle, the most prominent structure on the
Rutherford Campus, opened in the spring of 2013
following a restoration project that took 14 years to
complete. The “Castle” is now home to a student
lounge and café, campus chapel, and administrative
offices of enrollment and institutional advancement.
The spring of 2013 saw the B.S. in Computer
Information Systems become a B.S. in Computer
Science; the B.S. in Computer Information Systems
with concurrent certification in Information
Assurance and Security became a B.S. in
Cybersecurity.
In the spring of 2013 grant funding had been
obtained, and plans finalized, for the transformation
of the building on the Rutherford Campus formerly
known as Messler Library into an Education
Commons, which will include a Nursing Resource
and Simulation Center, hi-tech eLibrary, and
classrooms – all thoughtfully designed to facilitate
personal interaction within a state-of-the-art
technological environment.
In May 2013, the first Kimball Medical Center off
campus cohort of the Fast Track RN/BSN Program
graduated.
In May 2013, by majority vote Faculty accepted the
redesign of our General Education Program and
thereby instituted the General Education Curricular
Commons Program which took effect in fall 2013 for
incoming freshmen.
On July 1, 2013 Articulated and Joint Degree
Programs with UMDNJ-SHP were transferred to
Rutgers-SHP.
In April 2014, the inaugural meeting of the Institute
for Gerontology External Advisory Board was
convened by Dr. Anne Prisco, President.
The first Saint Barnabas Medical Center off campus
cohort of the RN/BSN Fast Track program graduated
in May 2014.
The first cohort of the MSN Executive Leadership
Program, offered at Saint Barnabas Medical Center,
graduated in May 2014.
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On April 14, 2014, the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education accredited the Doctor of Nursing
Practice Program in the School of Nursing for a full
five years.
On April 14, 2014, the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education accredited the Master's Degree
Program in Nursing in the School of Nursing for a full
ten years.
On April 14, 2014, the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education accredited the Post-Graduate
APRN Certificate Program in the School of Nursing
for a full ten years.
The first fully on-line cohort of the Fast Track RN/
BSN program began on January 7, 2015. On May 16,
2015 the first class of DNP students graduated.
The School of Nursing celebrated its 50th
Anniversary on September 20, 2015 with a Mass
followed by a Luncheon. Seven distinguished nursing
alumni were inducted into the newly established
Nursing Hall of Honor. Inductees included Sister
Mary Rosita Brennan, CSSF, PhD, MSN, RN, '68; Laura
E. Cima, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, '85; Kathleen
A. Fagan, PhD, RN, BC, APN, '94; Valera A. Hascup,
PhD, MSN, RN, CTN, CCES, '99; Catherine M. Jennings,
DNP, MSN, APN, '77, '81; Lynn Kearney, MS, BSN, RN,
NE-BC, '73; JoAnne Penn, MA, RN, BC, '85, Ruth
A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CHSE, ANEF, '78,
'81; Barbara Jean Toscano, MS, RN, '68
(Posthumous).
The 100th cohort of the Fast Track RN/BSN program
began in 2016.
The first fully on-line cohort of the fast Track RN/BSN
program graduated in May 2016.
On January 15, 2016 the New Jersey State Board of
Nursing accredited the prelicensure program in the
School of Nursing for a full eight years to December
2023.
On March 21, 2016 the State of New Jersey approved
the Master of Science in Computer Science degree
within the School of Arts & Sciences.
In Fall 2016, the School of Business began to offer a
Doctorate of Business Administration.
On October 28, 2016 the State of New Jersey
approved the Doctor of Psychology in Counseling
Psychology with an emphasis in Primary Care. The
Psy.D. is the first doctoral program in the School of
Arts & Sciences. Enrollment in the program began
spring 2017.
On June 16, 2017 the State of New Jersey approved
the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science
program, which is housed in the School of Arts &
Sciences.
The Arnold Gold Foundation and the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing selected Felician
University School of Nursing to receive funding to
support the inaugural White Coat Ceremony for
prelicensure student held on October 17, 2017.
October 23, 2017: The Fast Track RN/BSN program
began a cohort at Clara Maas Medical Center in
Belleville, NJ.
December 31, 2017: The International Accreditation
Council for Business Education awarded
accreditation to all Business Programs in the School
of Business.
The Forever G.I. Bill was signed into law, effective
January 1st, 2018.
In Spring 2018, the School of Arts & Sciences
launched the 2+2 Bachelor of Arts degree in
Psychology at Middlesex County College.
October 17, 2018: The first cohort for the Fast Track
RN/MSN program began online.
In March 2018, Dr. Kathleen Vito and two Master of
Science in Nursing Advanced Practice students
participated in a week-long study abroad experience,
traveling to Jacmel, Haiti. They worked with the
onsite Felician Sisters of North America providing
care.
In Fall 2018, the first RN to MSN cohort started as an
online program for RNs seeking their MSN degree.
The first Clara Maass Medical Center cohort of the
RN/BSN Fast Track program graduated in May 2019.
In August 2019, the first cohort of the Hybrid
Accelerated BSN program began at the new Nursing
Resource and Simulation Center in Parsippany NJ.
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August 26, 2020: The first cohort for the Post
Master's Certificate in Adult Oncology Nurse
Practitioner program started in partnership with the
John Theurer Cancer Center.
In December 2020, the first cohort of the Hybrid
Accelerated BSN program graduated from the
program.
In 2019, the Nursing Education track of the Master of
Science in Nursing program was suspended.
In 2022, the Nursing Administration track of the
Master of Science in Nursing program was
suspended.
In August 2023, the RN to BSN Program and Post
Master's Certificate in Adult Oncology Nurse
Practitioner program were suspended.
III
The seal of Felician University reflects the history
that gave the University its birth of the vision it
hopes to instill in each person who has been a part
of its community.
The open book is borrowed from the coat of arms of
Bishop O’Connor who invited the Felician Sisters, the
founders of the University, to establish a province in
the Diocese of Newark.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the
University patroness and “Immaculate Conception” is
the former name of the University. For this reason,
the book bears a silver crescent. This symbol of the
Immaculate Conception is derived from the
Apocalypse: “And a great sign appeared in heaven: A
woman clothed with the sun and the moon under
her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”
(12:1)
The wavy lines of the division of the Chevron
represent the Saddle River whose waters border the
Lodi campus. The mill-rinds recall the founding of
Lodi, established around the gristmill operated by
Hopper and Zabriskie.
The insignia of the Felician Sisters, which is
emblazoned on the escutcheon, consists of the
crossed arms of Christ and St. Francis and the
Eucharist-bearing cross engraved on the pierced
Heart of Mary.
The motto “In Veritate Felicitas,” translated “In Truth
is Happiness,” represents the vision and the goal of
the founders of the University.
Vision Statement
To be a pre-eminent Catholic Franciscan University
where scholarship and the practice of teaching and
learning place students first in the enduring quest
for truth and the persistent pursuit of competence,
character, and compassion.
Mission Statement
Felician is an independent co-educational Catholic/
Franciscan University founded and sponsored by the
Felician Sisters to educate a diverse population of
students within the framework of a liberal arts
tradition. Its mission is to provide a full complement
of learning experiences, reinforced with strong
academic and student development programs
designed to bring students to their highest potential
and prepare them to meet the challenges of the new
century with informed minds and understanding
hearts. The enduring purpose of Felician University
is to promote a love for learning, a desire for God,
self-knowledge, service to others, and respect for all
creation.
As a means to give direction and set strategic
planning priorities, Felician University will adhere to
the following five principles:
1. We are preeminent Catholic Felician Franciscan
educational institution that embodies the
mission and values of our heritage.
2. We will engage in community and global
collaborations.
3. Through innovative and interdisciplinary
programs and services, we will graduate
students with competence, character, and
compassion, prepared to become global
citizens who will pursue leadership and service.
4. We will embody the values of our Felician
Franciscan heritage as stewards of our assets
and property within the framework of our
institutional advancement efforts and our fiscal
sustainability.
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5. We will ensure institutional effectiveness
through innovative organizational policies and
practices.
Felician University
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Felician University will:
1. Synthesize the Catholic-Franciscan spiritual and
intellectual traditions as a foundation to the
advancement of a just and peaceful society, and
a sustainable global environment.
2. Develop a framework of values and ethics to
guide reflective decision-making through the
pursuit of truth and a deeper understanding of
oneself and the world.
3. Communicate effectively through reading,
writing, listening, speaking, and creative
expression.
4. Critique information, ideas, positions, solutions,
and actions, through analysis of a variety of
resources to reach reasoned and supportable
conclusions.
5. Utilize information from diverse sources
critically, creatively, and effectively in the service
of creating knowledge.
6. Use technological resources creatively, ethically,
legally, and with integrity.
7. Utilize and apply quantitative and scientific
methods to interpret and critically evaluate
information and phenomena.
8. Embrace a global perspective through
engagement with concerns, trends, gifts and
challenges of diverse cultures.
Campus Facilities
Lodi Campus
Felician University’s Lodi campus is located on 27
bucolic acres along the banks of the Saddle River
and offers a collegiate setting in suburban Bergen
County, within easy driving distance of New York
City. This campus is comprised of several buildings.
Albin Obal Hall is a three-story, multi-purpose
building that includes administrative and faculty
offices, science laboratories, art and music studios,
lecture halls and classrooms, as well as student
lounges and activity rooms. It also houses the audio-
visual center, computer centers, conference rooms,
and the campus store. It is a barrier-free facility.
Kirby Hall, a five story 48,000 sq. ft. structure
completed in 1994, houses academic classrooms,
seminar rooms, laboratories, chemistry facilities, and
faculty offices. The design of the building facilitates
interaction between faculty and students with
numerous lounges, small conference areas, and
tutorial rooms. It is a barrier-free facility.
The John J. Breslin Performing Arts Center and the
Goya Dining Hall are connected to Albin Obal Hall by
an attractive foyer that serves as a meeting place
and a gallery. The Auditorium is a modern theatrical
facility, comfortably seats 1,500 people, and is used
by many international, national and local groups of
performing artists. The Performing Arts Center also
functions as a conference center for various
University and community activities. Beneath the
Theatre is a dining hall with a fully equipped kitchen.
A center for childcare and simulated nursing practice
was dedicated in the fall of 1987. The first floor of
the building is devoted to a well-equipped Child Care
Center for the convenience of students and faculty.
Serving as a center for scholarship, study, and
collaborative learning, Felician University Library
houses the print collections for each of the Schools
(Arts & Science, Business and Information Sciences,
Education, and Nursing). The curriculum collection, a
special collection of children's educational and
literary materials, is held in the Audrey Toron Room.
Its three levels contain a circulation service desk,
reference service desk, information commons,
reading room, book stacks, spaces for group as well
as quiet study and a computer laboratory. All
electronic resources can be accessed through the
Felician University Library's website (Library - Home
) on-campus and off-campus, by entering the Felician
University network ID and password.
The University’s Computer facilities include an
academic and administrative network, five
computerized labs (art, biology, writing, accounting/
mathematics, and computer science), a
computerized learning center, and two computer
centers available for students, with about 200
computers for student/faculty use. All classrooms,
offices, and facilities are wired for the Internet and e-
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mail. Most computers on campus are part of a
network and have e-mail capability and a connection
to the Internet.
Rutherford Campus
The Felician University Rutherford Campus is set on
10.5 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of the
historic community of Rutherford, New Jersey. Only
fifteen minutes from the Lodi Campus, the
Rutherford complex contains student residences,
classroom buildings, a student center, a gymnasium
and a structure – originally known as Iviswold Castle
– which is now home to a student lounge and café,
campus chapel, and President’s office. The historic
Castle at Felician University, unanimously approved
for inclusion on the New Jersey Register of Historic
Places in 2004, opened in the spring of 2013
following a restoration project that took 14 years to
complete. The arduous and meticulous work
undertaken by a team of historic architects and
engineers uncovered myriad hidden treasures, the
most astonishing of which was a wall sculpture
–previously walled over – depicting a scene
resembling 14th century Florentine artwork.
Students are housed in two residence halls: Milton
Court and Elliott Terrace. Both buildings have
housing organized around student suites containing
semi-private baths. Residence Life is located in Elliott
Terrace, Lower Level. The Student Center contains
the Falcon’s Nest, weight room, lounge and meeting
spaces. The Joe and Joal Job Gymnasium (the JJJ Gym)
building also contains the Campus Cafeteria on its
lower level. Classes are offered in Martin Hall,
Sammartino Hall, and Blessed Mary Angela Hall. The
School of Education is located in Sammartino Hall.
The School of Business is located in Martin Hall.
In the spring of 2013 grant funding was obtained,
and plans finalized, for the transformation of the
building formerly known as Messler Library into an
Education Commons, which includes a Nursing
Resource and Simulation Center, and classrooms –
all thoughtfully designed to facilitate personal
interaction within a state-of-the-art technological
environment.
The Rutherford Campus is a short distance from
downtown Rutherford where there are many shops
and businesses of interest to students.
Consumer Information
Felician University is required by federal law to
provide consumer information to prospective
students, current students, faculty, and staff. The
website link to the Consumer Information section of
our website is being provided below as a means to
inform all members of the campus community of the
availability of this information and the appropriate
disclosures.
The specific information provided is to insure
compliance with:
• Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
• Higher Education Amendments of 1965, as
amended
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• The Student Right-to-Know Act
• Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988
• Drug-free Schools and Communities Act
The website on which consumer information resides
is below:
• Campus Safety - Felician University of New
Jersey
Admission
Information
Applicant Questions
Applicants to Felician University should address
questions to the Office of Admission at
[email protected] or (201) 355-1465. All
candidates are encouraged to visit the University for
a personal informational interview and tour of
campus.
Felician University does not discriminate based on
race, color, sex age, religion, national origin, marital
status, gender, or any physical, mental or
educational disability.
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Traditional Undergraduate
Admission Information
Applications for candidates seeking traditional
undergraduate Felician University degrees are
considered for fall and spring admission.
Application Deadlines: Admission decisions are
made on a rolling basis. This means that once an
application to the University has been filed and all
necessary credentials have been received, the
applicant is notified by email and letter of an
admission decision, usually within three to four
weeks.
Other Application Deadlines Fall
Semester:
Nursing Program: February 15
Notification of Admission
Decisions
Students are notified by email and letter of an
admission decision. Upon admission to Felician
University, the following steps must be taken before
enrollment:
1. All undergraduate students who enroll
must submit a non-refundable $150
Confirmation of Enrollment deposit. If a student
intends to reside on campus, an additional
$200.00 non-refundable housing deposit is due.
2. Students must also file an online housing
application if planning to reside on-campus.
3. Felician University health forms must be
completed and returned.
4. All students must show proof of medical
insurance.
Requirements for Freshman
Applicants
1. A completed application for admission with a
non-refundable $30.00 application fee.
2. Proof of high school graduation, transcripts,
GED/IGCSE or copy of HS diploma.
(Official copies may be required)
3. Felician is test optional and SAT or ACT scores
are not required for entry except for nursing.
4. Freshmen applicants to the Nursing program
must submit a high school transcript and SAT or
ACT scores, regardless of when he/she has
finished high school. Admission to Nursing as a
freshman takes place in the Fall semester of
each academic year.
5. A personal statement and/or interview may be
required.
It is recommended that freshman applicants have
completed sixteen high school units in
academic subjects as follows:
• English 4 units
• Mathematics 2-3 units
• Science 2-3 units
• Social Science 2-3 units
• Electives 3-6 units (in a foreign language or
other academic subjects)
Applications will be considered based on the
applicant’s high school record and other pertinent
information. The Office of Admission admits
students based on the quality of applicants’ overall
records and their potential to succeed on the
university level.
Requirements for Transfer
Applicants
A transfer applicant is any applicant to a traditional
undergraduate degree program who has
accumulated 12 or more college-level credits since
leaving high school. Transfer applicants must submit
the following to the admission office:
1. A completed application for admission with a
non-refundable $30.00 application fee.
2. Transcripts from all previously attended post-
secondary institutions. Students who have
under 24 or more college-level credits may be
asked to submit high school transcripts.
3. Applicants who graduated from high school
more than one year prior to the date of
expected enrollment at Felician, and did not
acquire college credit at another institution, are
not required to submit SAT or ACT results.
4. Results of CLEP examinations to be considered
for credit.
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Nursing Transfer Applicant
Requirements (See School of Nursing
Admissions Requirements for External
Transfers)
Adult Undergraduate
Admission Information
Applications for admission to Felician University’s
Adult Undergraduate programs are considered for
admission on a rolling basis. This means that once
an application to the University has been filed and all
necessary credentials have been received, the
applicant is notified by email and letter of an
admission decision, usually within two to three
weeks. The program start dates vary. Please check
with the admission office for the next starting date
of the program in which you are interested.
Requirements for Adult
Undergraduate Applicants
1. A completed application for admission with a
non-refundable $40.00 application fee.
2. Transcripts from previously attended post-
secondary institutions (official copies are
required). High School transcripts or GED/IGCSE
may also be required for certain programs.
3. Letters of recommendation (may be required
for specific programs).
4. A copy of current teaching license (if
applicable).
5. Results of CLEP or other challenge exams to be
considered for credit (if applicable).
6. A personal statement, interview, or resume may
be required.
7. Military applicants should include an ACE
evaluated transcripts or their joint services
transcript.
Please check with the Office of Admission at
[email protected] or (201) 355-1446 for any
additional requirements.
Acceptance into Bachelor
Completion Programs at
Partner Community
Colleges
Felician University encourages students at our
partner community colleges to apply for entry into
available bachelor completion programs when the
student has successfully completed their freshman
year at the community college. Interested students
submit an application, along with a copy of their
most recent transcript outlining credit earned at the
community college.
Once the application has been completed and
evaluated by the appropriate academic department,
the student will meet with the admissions counselor
assigned to their community college to perform a
preliminary credit evaluation using a degree control
sheet (DCS). The DCS outlines all courses needed to
obtain the bachelor’s degree of the student’s choice.
The admissions counselor will then help the student
to determine which courses still need to be taken
from the community college, and which courses they
will need to take upon full acceptance into the
Felician University degree program. This process
helps students to plan their course of study moving
forward. The admissions counselor will also be able
to provide a time frame as to when the student will
be ready for full acceptance into their Felician
degree program.
Students must continue to meet the admission
requirements for their intended degree program in
order to be fully accepted into their bachelor
completion program. They must also continue to
meet with their admissions counselor prior to
registration each semester and submit updated
transcripts or grade reports in order to continue
their status as conditionally accepted and to ensure
a successful transition into their Felician University
degree program.
Our programs at community colleges are also open
to qualified students within the community who are
not enrolled in the community college.
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Information for
International Students
English Proficiency
An international student whose native language is
not English will be required to submit his/her score
on an English-proficiency exam that was taken within
two years of his/her application to Felician
University. The following is a list of accepted, exam
scores:
• 70 – TOEFL iBT
• 6.5 -- IELTS
• 50 – PTE
• 100 - Duolingo
A student may be exempt from submitting a score
on an English-proficiency exam if he/she
satisfies one of the following criteria:
• Has earned at least thirty non-remedial credits
from an accredited institution of higher
education inside of the United States or other
native-English-speaking country
• Has graduated from a U.S. high school or a high
school in another native-English-speaking
country -- List of Native-English-Speaking
Countries
• Has Earned a letter grade of “C” or better in an
English 101 course from a U.S. university or
received a score of four or higher on the AP
English exam
• Has achieved an ELS English for Academic
Purposes Level 112 Completion Certificate
within two years of his/her application to
Felician University
Foreign Academic Credentials
An international student whose academic
credentials are from an institution of higher
education that is located outside of the United States
will be required to have any undergraduate or
graduate credentials screened by an evaluation
service that is an official member of the National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(www.naces.org).
Confirmation of
Enrollment Deposit
Once a student has been admitted to the University,
a one-time, non-refundable Confirmation of
Enrollment deposit is required prior to registration
for classes in the student’s first academic term
within their new degree program. The Confirmation
of Enrollment deposit is $150. Please speak with an
admission counselor at [email protected] or
(201) 355-1465 for more information. The full
amount of the Confirmation of Enrollment Deposit
will be credited to the student's account for tuition
only. Students must submit their deposit to the
university before they will be permitted to register
for classes. A student can pay their enrollment
deposit using their application portal.
Transfer Credit upon
Admission
Felician University will grant transfer credit only for
previous college work disclosed at the time of
admission. Transfer credits are accepted on the
following basis:
1. Entire Associate in Arts and Sciences degrees
earned elsewhere, assuming credits are
compatible with Felician University curriculum.
2. Up to 90 credits earned elsewhere, assuming
credits are compatible with Felician University’s
curriculum, to be applied toward a Bachelor’s
degree. No credit for grades below a “C” will be
awarded (except for transfer students already
in possession of a degree). The transfer credit
awarded for courses in which a student earned
a grade below a C as part of an Associate’s
degree program will be counted toward general
education or elective requirements only.
Nursing transfers must complete the pre-
requisite coursework with no grade lower than
a C+ and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
3. No more than half of the credits required for
the major/minor may be awarded (acceptance
of transfer credits in major/minor is entirely at
the discretion of the Department Chair).
4. Evaluation by the Transfer Evaluator and
approval of the School Dean and the
Department Chair must be completed.
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5. The last 30 credits for any Bachelor or Associate
degree program must be earned at Felician
University.
Prior Learning
Assessment
Felician University'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 Center for Innovation & Professional
Studies. Working learners who are matriculated and
who have earned a minimum of 6 credits of
coursework at Felician University are eligible to
participate in this program.
To become involved in the PLA Program, all
interested students must complete a Prior Learning
Assessment Pre-Registration Checklist through their
coach/advisor. Students must then register for and
successfully complete an online self -study
orientation, PLA 001: Prior Learning Portfolio
Orientation. The orientation will cover details of the
PLA process and the mechanics of portfolio creation.
PLA 001 is self-paced, non-credit, and will be graded
as pass/fail. After successful completion, students
will create and submit portfolios for approved
course content to the Director of PLA, who will then
assign the portfolios to faculty evaluators. The
faculty evaluators will assess the portfolio to
determine if college-level credit has been
demonstrated and make a recommendation for the
amount of credit earned.
Courses Ineligible for Prior Learning
Assessment Portfolios
• All courses in the School of Education and the
School of Nursing
• Any General Education Curricular Commons
(GECC) course must be individually reviewed by
the respective department
Advanced Placement
Students who submit results of an Advanced
Placement Test of the College Entrance Examination
Board with a score of four or five will be granted
advanced standing in placement with credit.
Readmission
A degree-seeking student who is enrolled at Felician
University and then withdraws, or takes a Leave of
Absence for more than 180 days in the academic
year, must apply for readmission. A student can
apply for readmission online using our online
application. To complete the process, applicants for
readmission must:
• Submit a completed online Readmission
application.
• Submit transcripts for any college-level or post-
secondary work attempted since
withdrawing from Felician University.
• Contact the Center for Health for any
readmission health requirements.
• Provide required additional documentation for
certain degree programs.
Readmission decisions are made by the Office of
Admission and the appropriate School Dean.
Students are notified of the decision by letter and
email. Upon readmission, students follow the
requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of
readmission. Students readmitted into the School of
Education may exercise the option of catalog rights
from when they were initially matriculated.
Academic Amnesty
The University’s Academic Amnesty program allows
a former Felician University student who has left,
reapplied, and been readmitted to the University to
apply for forgiveness of his/her prior cumulative
grade point average. The intent of this policy is to
encourage a formerly weak student to demonstrate
his/her new commitment to succeed but is in no way
a supersession of the requirements and standards
established at the collegial, programmatic, or
departmental levels.
Eligibility and Guidelines
1. Any Felician student reapplying for admission
following a minimum two-year absence is
eligible for Academic Amnesty (forgiveness of
prior cumulative average). The student should
receive a copy of the Amnesty Policy and form
at the time of reapplication.
2. Following the completion of a minimum of
twelve new college level credits with a minimum
2.75 new cumulative grade point average, the
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student can apply for Academic Amnesty,
forgiving the prior Felician University
cumulative grade point average.
3. The Amnesty Form should be filled out and
presented to the Office of the Registrar.
4. When Amnesty is granted, the cumulative grade
point average prior to readmission will be
forgiven, but the student will keep all passing
credits as credits earned. The transcript will
remain the same; no grades will be removed.
5. The granting of Amnesty will be posted and
dated on the student’s transcript.
Office of Student
Accounts
Student Account Services
Felician University offers student account services
that include providing billing information and tuition
management counseling. Student payments that are
received within the office or through our online
platform are posted to the student account and
visible on the self-service portal within the Hub. The
student account office collects and manages
delinquent accounts through the assistance of
outside collection agencies.
Contact Information
Main Telephone Number: (201) 559 – 6045
Email Address: [email protected]
Office Hours
The Office of Student Financial Services is open
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Please
contact the office for summer hours.
Payment Information
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board, and any required
deposits are due in full by the posted semester
deadlines, unless the Office of Student Accounts has
granted an authorized deferred payment prior to the
posted deadline. If you do not pay in full or have an
authorized deferred payment by the posted
deadline, you are subject to a $200.00 late payment
fee.
Payments can be made using the following methods:
Personal Check, Money Order, Bank
Check or Cash
• In-person payments can be made directly at the
Office of Student Accounts on the first floor of
Albin Obal Hall during regular office hours.
• Check or Money Order payments (Do not mail
Cash) can be mailed to:
◦ Felician University
262 South Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
Attention: Office of Student Financial
Services
• Checks and Money Orders should be made
payable to Felician University. Please include
your name and Student ID Number on the front
of the check for proper posting to your student
account.
• Checks returned for insufficient funds will not
be re-deposited, and your student account will
be assessed a $50.00 returned check charge. If
the check is returned for insufficient funds a
second time, students must pay with a Certified
Check, Money Order, Cash or Credit Card upon
notification of the check being returned for
insufficient funds.
Credit Card
• Credit Card payments can be made online
through the Felician Payment Center. Felician
University accepts Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, and Discover. Please be ready to
provide the card number, expiration date, and
CIN number along with the card holder’s name,
address, and zip code. This information is
required to make a credit card payment.
• Save time and pay online. Payments are posted
to your student account in real-time and can
potentially save valuable time during peak
registration and payment periods. See below
for additional web payment details.
Wire Transfer
Felician University has partnered with Flywire to
streamline the tuition payment process for our
international students. Flywire provides excellent
foreign exchange rates that allow students to pay in
their home currency (in most cases). Flywire is the
only authorized portal used to process international
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payments on behalf of Felician University. All
international payments must be made through
Flywire, Felician Unviersitys’ approved servicer for
wire transfer.
Web Payment
Payment can be made through the Felician
University Payment Center. Students will need their
login information in order to make payment. The
payment portion of the website can be found in the
Student Menu of Self-Service, in the Financial
Information section. Felician University accepts Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. All
credit card transactions will have a non-refundable
service fee of 2.85% added to each payment,
minimum charge of $3.00. Payment can also be
made by Electronic Check; students will need their
checking account number and routing number to
complete the transaction. It is imperative to enter
the proper information and have available funds
when making an Electronic Check transaction, as
there is a $50.00 charge for returned Electronic
Checks.
Authorized Deferred Payment
Students must pay in full by the posted semester
deadline or have established an authorized deferred
payment prior to the posted deadline. In order to
provide an authorized deferred payment, Felician
University has instituted a monthly payment plan,
which can be used to pay all or part of the student’s
outstanding balance due. The payment plan can be
used to supplement Financial Aid. The terms of the
monthly payment plan are as follows:
• Students in traditional or cohort undergraduate
or graduate programs are allowed to
participate, with the exception of ABSN
students.
• Past due balances may not be included as part
of the payment plan. These balances must be
paid in full to the University prior to enrolling in
a plan.
• Students are required to enroll for each year
and each semester. Enrolling in a payment plan
for one term does not mean a student is
enrolled for the following term.
• To enroll in a payment plan, please visit the
Felician Payment Center.
Student Refund Policy
Students are entitled to a refund of excess financial
aid. Financial aid refunds will be issued after the
Financial Aid Office has confirmed the student’s aid
eligibility and enrollment in class, and the aid has
been credited to the student account.
Credit balances created with Title IV funds will be
refunded to the student no later than fourteen days
after the balance occurs on the student account,
unless a student has completed a Title IV
authorization to hold the funds on account for the
remainder of the academic year. If the University
determines that Parent Plus Loan funds created the
credit balance, the University will pay the credit
balance directly to the parent borrower unless a Title
IV Authorization Form has been signed by the parent
authorizing reimbursement to the student.
All checks will be mailed to the address on file with
the University, unless authorization from the Office
of Student Accounts has been granted for in-person
pick up. Checks held at the Office of Student
Accounts will be available for pick up no longer than
two weeks. Checks not picked up within two weeks
of the date the check was issued will be mailed to
the address on file with the University.
Credit balances that are created by Title IV funds and
are refunded via check must be cashed within 180
days. Uncashed refund checks after the 180-day
window will be voided and the resulting credit
balance will be returned to the source of the credit.
1098-T Tax Forms
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 requires that all
educational institutions provide U.S. citizens or
permanent residents with a tax form detailing
qualifying tuition and related expenses for the
calendar year. This form is referred to as Form
1098-T. Educational institutions are not required to
provide forms to non-resident aliens. As a result, you
may not receive a form if you are a non-resident
alien.
Form 1098-T will be available in the Financial
Information section in the Felician Payment Center
no later than January 31st of each year. Students can
save time waiting for their hardcopy of the form
1098T by accessing an electronic copy online.
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Students who do not consent to electronic delivery
will receive a hardcopy of their 1098T form mailed to
the address on file with the University. It is
imperative that the student keeps important
information such as address and social security
number up to date with the Registrar’s Office, as this
information is submitted to the IRS and insures
proper mailing of the tax form.
Below are descriptions of certain information
contained in Form 1098-T which will assist you in
better understanding the form:
• Box 1 – Shows the total payments received by
an eligible educational institution within tax
year from any source for qualified tuition and
related expenses less any reimbursements or
refunds made during tax year that relate to
those payments received.
• Box 2 – Reserved.
• Box 3 – Reserved.
• Box 4 – Shows any adjustment made by an
eligible educational institution for a year prior
for qualified tuition and related expenses that
were reported on a prior year Form 1098 -T.
• Box 5 – Shows the total of all scholarships or
grants administered and processed by the
eligible educational institution during the
calendar year.
• Box 6 – Shows adjustments to scholarships or
grants for a prior year.
• Box 7 - Amounts billed for qualified tuition and
related expenses, reported on the current
year’s form, but are related to an academic
period that begins in January through March of
the following year.
• Box 8 – If checked, the student was at least a
half-time student during any academic period.
A halftime student is a student enrolled for at
least half the full-time academic workload for
the course of study the student is pursuing.
• Box 9 – If checked, the student was a graduate
student. The student is a graduate student if
the student was enrolled in a program or
programs leading to a graduate-level degree,
graduate-level certificate, or other recognized
graduate-level educational credential.
For additional information and instructions on Form
1098-T, please see IRS Publication 970 or
www.IRS.gov.
Form 1042-S
Form 1042-S reports calendar-year income earned
by non-resident aliens. For U.S. tax purposes, all
University non-tuition scholarships that are subject
to withholding will be reported, even if no amount is
deducted or withheld due to an income tax treaty at
the time of filing.
Those students who are subject to a withholding
(residents of a non-treaty country), will be assessed a
non-resident alien tax each semester. The amount
assessed is based on the current tax rate (14%) of
the scholarship award for that semester.
Federal guidelines require the University to file Form
1042-S to the recipient no later than March 15th of
each year. Active students will be sent Form 1042-S
to the current local address on file with the
University, while former students will receive the
form at the most current foreign address on file.
IRS Form 8300
Felician University is required by law to report
receipt of more than $10,000 in cash over the course
of a twelve-month period to the IRS by filing IRS
Form 8300. Money orders, cashier's checks, and
traveler's checks are considered cash payments.
Personal and corporate checks are not considered
cash payments. The Office of Student Financial
Services will notify students once a Form 8300 has
been filed for them.
For additional information and instructions on Form
8300, please see IRS Publication 1544 or visit irs.gov.
Policies
Payment Policies
Students who do not make payment in full or have
an authorized payment plan by the University’s
posted payment deadlines will have a tuition hold
flag placed on their account, preventing registration
and receipt of an official transcript and/or diploma. If
the student is partially registered or is planning a
registration change, payment for the existing
registration must still be made by the posted
deadlines. Any additional registration made after the
deadline must be paid for on the date of the
adjustment.
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If the student has not paid in-full or established an
authorized payment plan by the University’s posted
payment deadlines, they will be subject up to a $200
late fee and/or deregistration and possible removal
from housing. If the student is deregistered, roster
spots in the previous registration cannot be
guaranteed. Registrations submitted after the
posted deadline must be paid in full at the time of
registration. Failure to make payment in full may
result in a late fee or deregistration.
Tuition and fee rates, payment policies, tuition
refund policies, payment due dates and tuition hold
policies are determined by the Office of Student
Financial Services and may differ depending on the
individual traditional or non-traditional program.
Information obtained from any other area of the
University regarding these issues is not binding.
Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for
policy information and tuition and fee rates for your
specific program.
If students are unable to, or choose not to attend
Felician University, they must officially withdraw
from their course(s). It is imperative that the student
follows the posted withdrawal refund deadlines.
Withdrawals after the Drop/Add period (last day for
100% refund) will result in the student being liable
for all or part of their charges. Please see the
Withdrawal Process portion of the Undergraduate/
Graduate Catalogs for procedures on withdrawals.
Room and Board must be paid along with tuition and
fees by the posted payment deadlines in order for
students to be eligible to check-in to the University’s
Residence Halls. Board may not be waived for any
student. If the student chooses to withdraw from
housing, they must contact the Residence Life
Department and fill out the necessary forms for the
withdrawal to be valid. Room and Board refunds will
be calculated according to the date the withdrawal
form is received by the Residence Life Department,
not by the last date of residency. Refund
percentages will be calculated using the same
formula/dates as tuition and fees. If a student
withdraws from housing or is terminated, and has
used their meal card, they will be held responsible
for any meal monies used. If students have a
delinquent account balance, they will be notified by
the Office of Student Accounts Collection
Department. Upon receipt of this notification,
payment must be made immediately. Students will
first make payment directly to the University. If
students do not respond to our attempts to collect
their balance, their account will be referred to our
Recovery Agency, ECSI. ECSI allows students to
enroll in long-term payment plans to resolve their
balance. After 180 days, if the student fails to set up
a payment plan with ECSI, their account moves to an
outside collection agency. Should an outside
collection agency receive the account, the student
becomes responsible for the outstanding balance
plus the collection fees. At this point, students will
no longer be permitted to make payments directly to
Felician University; they will be required to interact
directly with the collection agency. All grades,
transcripts, and diplomas will be withheld until the
student has satisfied their balance in full and all
funds have cleared.
Withdrawal Policy
Traditional students withdrawing from a course(s)
are required to complete a Drop/Add form provided
by the Office of the Registrar. Drop/Add forms must
be completed and forwarded to the Office of the
Registrar in a timely fashion. Withdrawal refunds will
be calculated on the date these forms are received
by the Office of the Registrar, not by the last date of
attendance. All fees are non-refundable after the
100% withdrawal period. The withdrawal refund
dates for tuition and room/board is as follows:
Fall 2023
Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period)
September 4,
2023
Last Day for 75% Refund
September 11,
2023
Last Day for 50% Refund
September 18,
2023
Last Day for 25% Refund
September 25,
2023
Withdrawal after September 25, 2023 is 0%
Refund
Spring 2024
Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period January 29, 2024
Last Day for 75% Refund February 5, 2024
Last Day for 50% Refund
February 12,
2024
Last Day for 25% Refund
February 19,
2024
Withdrawal after February 19, 2024 is 0%
Refund
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Summer I – 2024
Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period)
May 20,
2024
Last Day for 75% Refund
May 21,
2024
Withdrawal on or after after May 22, 2024 is 0%
Refund
Summer II – 2024
Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) July 1, 2024
Last Day for 75% Refund July 2, 2024
Withdrawal on or after July 3, 2024 is 0% Refund
Non-traditional student withdrawal refund
percentages and dates are calculated according to
specific program formulas and calendars. These
programs include Trimester and eight-week
programs. Further information can be obtained from
the Office of Student Accounts. The non-traditional
withdrawal policy is as follows:
Cancelled Courses = 100% Tuition Refund
Withdrawal before the start of the second week of
class = 100% Tuition Refund
Withdrawal before the start of the third week of
class = 50% Tuition Refund
Withdrawal after the start of the third week of class =
0% Tuition Refund
Employer Sponsored
Tuition Assistance
Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Students who receive tuition reimbursement directly
from their employers are required to pay their term
bill in the same manner as all other students based
on posted tuition and fee due dates. Reimbursement
agreements are solely between the student and their
employer. Payments cannot be postponed until
students receive their reimbursement from their
employers.
Letter of Credit and Vouchers
Students participating in an employer tuition
assistance program should obtain the appropriate
paperwork from their employers. The
documentation should be emailed to
[email protected]. All documentation
presented to the University for the purposes of
assisting with tuition should contain the student’s
name, the semester of payment and terms of the
agreement. If there are tuition and fees that are not
covered by the agreement, the student must pay the
remaining semester term bill based on posted
tuition and fee due dates.
Challenge Examinations
Charges
Students applying to take a Challenge Examination
must pay a testing fee of $25.00 per credit according
to the number of credits normally awarded for the
challenged course. This testing fee must be paid
prior to taking the Challenge Exam. Upon passing
the Challenge Examination, students apply to have
examination credits awarded by the University.
Students will be charged one-third the standard
tuition rate as of the date the examination was taken
for each Challenge Examination credit awarded.
Payment must be made in full upon submission of
the application for awarded credits. Payment cannot
be included with any semester tuition rate and must
be paid separately. For information on Financial Aid
eligibility for Challenge Examination charges, please
contact the Financial Aid Office.
Tuition Discounts
Family Discounts
Felician University offers a 10% discount to family
members of a full-time student under the following
criteria:
• The family member must be a spouse, sibling,
or dependent child.
• Both family members must reside at the same
address.
• Both family members must be full-time
Traditional Undergraduate students in
matriculated programs.
• The discount is applied to only one student,
regardless of the number of students in each
household.
• The discount is based on tuition only. Fees are
not discounted.
• The discount cannot be combined with any
other Felician University discount. If the family
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member is eligible for any other discount, the
individual will receive the highest percentage
discount.
• The discount received by the family member
will be deducted from the cost of attendance,
and will be calculated into the individual’s
financial aid package.
• In the case a student drops/withdraws from a
course, the discount will be prorated based on
the percentages and dates defined in the
University’s Withdrawal Refund Policy.
This tuition discount does not apply to
programs that are already discounted
Teachers at a Catholic School
Discount
Felician University offers a 50% discount to those
who are teachers at a Catholic Elementary or
Secondary school under the following criteria:
• The discount is based on tuition only. Fees are
not discounted.
• The student must be accepted and matriculated
in a Teacher Certification, Masters of Religious
Education or Masters of Education program.
• A letter must be provided every academic year
by the student’s employer verifying
employment.
• The discount cannot be combined with any
other Felician University discount. If the student
is eligible for any other discount, they will
receive the highest percentage discount.
• The discount received by the student will be
deducted from the cost of attendance, and will
be calculated into the individual’s financial aid
package.
• If a student drops/withdraws from a course, the
discount will be prorated based on the
percentages and dates defined in the
University’s Withdrawal Refund Policy.
EdAssist Discount
Felician University offers a 30% discount to those
who meet the following criteria:
• Employed full-time at a participating employer.
• Employment must be verified every year.
• Enrolled at least half-time.
• Eligible for tuition only.
• Cannot be combined with other discounts
• The discount received by the student will be
deducted from the cost of attendance and will
be calculated into the individual’s financial aid
package.
• If a student drops/withdraws from a course, the
discount will be prorated based on the
percentages and dates defined in the
University’s Withdrawal Refund Policy.
For all tuition discounts, the discount will not
apply to programs that are already discounted.
The University reserves the right to change any of
the above policies when, in the judgment of the
administration, it becomes necessary to do so.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees: 2023-2024 Academic
Year
The following tuition and fee rates apply to both
degree and non-degree students. Undergraduate
students seeking to enroll at a part-time (1-11
credits) status will have a tuition rate calculated on a
per credit basis. Students seeking to enroll full-time
(12-18) will be charged a flat rate tuition. Students
enrolled in courses exceeding 18 credits will be
charged at the published per credit rate.
Undergraduate Tuition
Undergraduate Part Time (less than 12 credits
per semester)
$1,170.00 credit
Undergraduate Full Time (12 to 18 Credits)
$17,590.00
semester
Associate and Select Bachelors Completion
Program for Adult Learners
$530 per credit
* TEC, Associates and select bachelor’s completion
programs for adult learners are charged the per
credit hour rate only, the flat rate for full-time
students is not applicable.
Graduate Tuition
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Master of Science in Nursing $1,145 credit
Master of Business Administration $1,145 credit
Master of Science in Health Care
Administration
$1,145 credit
Master of Arts in Religious Education $1,145 credit
Master of Science in Computer
Science
$1,145 credit
Online Master of Business
Administration
$1,040 credit
Doctor of Business Administration $1,025 credit
Master of Counseling Psychology $985 credit
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology $1,115 credit
Education Programs
$905 cr Fall 2023/$695 cr
Spring 2024
Graduate Certification Programs $1,060 per credit
Doctor of Nursing Practice $1,145 credit
Audit Tuition
Undergraduate 1/3 of the course tuition
Graduate 1/2 of the course tuition
Mandatory Fees
Comprehensive Fees Full- Time $1,010.00
Comprehensive Fees Part-Time/Graduate $325.00
Mandatory Fee -Full-Time $315.00
Mandatory Fee -Part-Time $200.00
Mandatory Fee - No Comp Fee $60.00
Room and Board
Room & Board (Super Single) $11,190.00
Room & Board (Single) $9,080.00
Room & Board (Double) $7,095.00
Room & Board (Triple) $6,340.00
Meal Plan: See options here
Course Fees
Art Studio Fee $200.00
Art Special Fee (Art 362) $335.00
Graphic Arts Lab $330.00
Music Course Fee $350.00
Music Lesson Fee $295.00
Computer Science Lab $330.00
MBA Fee $245.00
All Lab Science Course Fees $380.00
ED 100-200-300-304-400 $140.00
ED 404 $350.00
Nursing Clinical Lab 3 Cr. GR course $635.00
Nursing Clinical Lab 4 Cr. UG course $635.00
Nursing Clinical Lab 5 or > Cr. UG course $1,125.00
Nursing Clinical Lab 4 Cr. GR course $860.00
Nursing Clinical Lab 5 or > Cr. GR course $1,155.00
Other Fees
Challenge Examinations (Per Credit Testing Fee) $25
Challenge Examinations (Credits)
1/3 of the
course tuition
Transcript Fee (Normal Processing) $ 5
Transcript Fee (Immediate and Online Processing) $10
Non-Refundable Application Fee $150
Late Tuition Payment Fee Up to $200
Doctorate Business Administration Re-Registration
Fee
$100
Graduate Nursing Doctoral Project Fees (NURS 800,
NURS 810, NURS 815, NURS 820)
$535
Graduation Fee $150
A one-time, non-refundable tuition deposit of
$150.00 is required at the point of admission to
reserve the student’s place on the University roster.
This deposit will be credited to the student’s account
for tuition only. A $150.00 Key Deposit may be
required, subject to be refunded provided the
student returns their key, and has a zero account
balance.
A non-refundable $200 room placement deposit is
required each academic year to reserve a residential
room in the University’s residence halls. This deposit
will be credited to the student account for room and
board only. Please contact the Residence Life Office
for more information concerning housing
requirements.
The University reserves the right to change any of
the above charges for tuition and fees when in the
judgment of the administration it becomes
necessary to do so.
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Office of Financial
Aid
Student Financial Services
General Information
Felician University recognizes that many families
may need assistance in meeting the cost of a college
education. The Office of Financial Aid staff is trained
to assist students and families in completing the
financial aid process and receiving the maximum
amount of aid based on eligibility in all the financial
aid programs.
In order to be considered for scholarships and
financial aid, students must:
• Be accepted by the University for admission to
a degree or certificate program,and
• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). The application is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students who do not have
access to a computer may request a paper
version of the FAFSA at any high school
Guidance Office or University Financial Aid
Office. (The Felician University federal code is
002610).
Students applying for financial assistance are
considered for every program for which they are
eligible. The amount awarded may consist of a
combination of grants, loans and employment and is
based on the student’s financial need. The Office of
Financial Aid determines all federal aid awards
based on the Federal Methodology legislated by the
federal government. By filing the FAFSA, a student is
applying for federal, state, and institutional aid. Each
FAFSA result is reviewed for completeness and
accuracy. The University may request additional
information from the family to confirm that the
information reported on the FAFSA is correct. The
FAFSA collects information about the student and
student’s family including demographic information
(name, address, citizenship status and residency
status), the number in the family, the number in
college, income, assets, etc. The form requests
information from the prior-prior-tax year (for
example: for September 2023 applicants,
information from the families’ 2021 federal tax
return will be required).
Federal Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized
Loans are offered as part of a financial aid package.
Federal Direct Parent and/or Graduate PLUS Loans
and/or student educational alternative loans may be
recommended to help cover remaining costs
including tuition, fees, books and supplies, and on
campus room and board, if applicable. Students may
request additional loan funds to finance educational
expenses up to the cost of attendance, contingent
upon federal guidelines and loan approval.
Changes in Financial Circumstances
Sometimes a family suffers a change of
circumstances in their financial situation. A student
or parent should inform the Office of Financial Aid if
there is a change in the family income as a result of
unemployment, retirement, lay-off, separation or
divorce, or death of a wage-earner. The Office of
Financial Aid will collect additional information and
determine if the current financial information results
in a change in eligibility.
Types of Aid
There are four basic types of financial aid available:
grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Funding
sources include federal, state, college, and private
sources. Our financial aid staff will develop a
financial package that includes a combination of
these funding sources tailored to the student’s
particular situation based on the eligibility formulas.
Grants and Scholarships are funds that do not have
to be paid back. Scholarships are usually merit-
based aid awarded to students who have a special
characteristic, skill, talent or academic ability. Felician
University Aid does not apply to programs that are
already discounted. In some cases, financial need is
also given consideration in awarding scholarships
and/or grants.
Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with
interest, usually after the completion of the college
education or when a student drops below half-time
status. Each loan program has different eligibility
and application requirements. Felician University
currently participates in the Federal Direct Loan
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Program, the Federal Direct PLUS Program and a
variety of alternative loans from several lending
institutions.
Jobs are available to students through the Federal
Work Study or Felician University Student
Employment programs. Students who are offered
jobs can work on or off campus to earn money to
help pay educational expenses. Additional
information may be obtained from the Career
Development Center.
Felician University participates in the Federal Title IV
and State of New Jersey financial aid programs.
Institutional sources of funding are also available.
Federal Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grant:
Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who
have demonstrated need and who are working on
their first bachelor’s degree. Eligibility is based on
the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated by
filing the FAFSA. Individual award amounts are based
on federal appropriations and enrollment status.
The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student
may receive over his or her lifetime is limited by a
new federal law to be the equivalent of six years of
Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of
Pell Grant funding a student can receive each year is
equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG):
This grant program is awarded to students who have
demonstrated need and with the lowest Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) levels as determined by
filing the FAFSA form. Individual award amounts may
range from $100 to $4000 based on federal
appropriations, allocations to the University, and
enrollment status.
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS):
Students with financial need may earn money to pay
for college expenses by working at a variety of on or
off-campus jobs. The federal government finances
the major portion of a student's earnings, and the
University or off-campus employer finances the
remainder. Work-Study provides an opportunity for
students to learn professional skills while working
for financial assistance. Determination of eligibility is
made by the Office of Financial Aid. Students
interested in obtaining employment on campus
should contact the Career Development Center.
Federal Direct Loan Program (formerly
the Stafford Loan Program):
Students must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-
citizen attending at least half-time to apply for a
Federal Direct Loan. Subsidized Federal Direct Loans
are based on financial need as determined by
federal formula. Interest is paid by the federal
government until a student ceases to be enrolled at
least half-time. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans
are available to students who have not established
financial need based on the federal formula and the
interest is paid by the student while in school.
The Office of Financial Aid will determine the amount
of a student’s Federal Direct Loan after the results of
the FAFSA are received. The amount of the loan is
based on the maximum loan limits established by
the federal government. Students offered a Federal
Direct Loan must complete a Master Promissory
Note (MPN) and participate in a loan entrance
counseling interview at www.studentloans.gov. The
maximum loan limits for each 12 month period of
enrollment are as follows:
Undergraduate Students Dependent*
Independent (Over
24 Years Old)
Freshman (0 to 29 credits
earned)
$5,500 $9,500
Sophomore (30-61 credits
earned)
$6,500 $10,500
Junior & Senior (62 or more
credits earned)
$7,500 $12,500
Teacher Certificate Students $7,500 $12,500
All Federal Direct Loan borrowers are required to
complete an Exit Interview when they leave the
college or drop below half-time enrollment status.
The Office of Financial Aid will send
information about this process when a student
leaves the institution due to graduation or
withdrawal.
* Dependent Students whose parents are denied a
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan are eligible for an
additional $4,000 or $5,000 Unsubsidized Federal
Direct Loan depending on class level.
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Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans:
Eligible parents of dependent students may borrow
up to the cost of education minus any other aid per
year for each son or daughter in an approved
college. There is no interest subsidy and parents
have the option of deferment so that they will not
need to make payments while their child is enrolled
at least half-time and for an additional six months
after their child graduates, leaves school, or drops
below half-time enrollment.
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans:
Eligible graduate or professional students can apply
for the Graduate Plus Loan up to the cost of
education minus any other aid per year in which
they are enrolled. Payments are deferred until six
months after students graduate, leave school, or
drop below half-time enrollment. Interest accrues on
this loan during periods of non-payment.
Federal Teach Grant:
TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for University
and Higher Education) Grant is a merit based Federal
Title IV program designed to encourage highly
qualified teachers to serve in low -income schools in
high-need fields.
• Teaching Obligation: Grant recipients agree to
teach for at least four years within eight years
of finishing their teacher preparation program
and to teach high-need students in designated
schools that serve low-income students. If you
do not complete the four-year teaching
obligation, your grant will convert into an
unsubsidized loan, which you will have to repay
with interest calculated back to the date the
funds were originally disbursed. The field you
teach in must be a high need field in the state
where you teach in order to satisfy your service
requirement.*
* According to some estimates, only 20 percent
of students who participate in the TEACH Grant
Program will be able to use the funds as
grants, while many students will see their
funds converted to loans with accumulated
interest.
New Jersey State Aid
All New Jersey State grants require full-time
attendance (12 credits minimum per semester). The
NJ Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) and Educational
Opportunity Fund (EOF) are awards which are made
for one year and must be renewed by filing the
FAFSA annually. The following types of financial
assistance are available to qualified students
residing in the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Grant and Scholarship
Programs
Tuition Aid Grants (TAG):
Provides grants to New Jersey residents enrolled as
full-time undergraduates with demonstrated
financial need. Award amounts are determined each
year based on state appropriations.
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF):
This state funded program is specifically designed to
provide additional academic and economic support
to those students who show financial need and
require academic support services. Students must
be admitted through the EOF Office at Felician
University based upon specific income guidelines.
For more information, contact the EOF Office at the
University.
Participating Alternative Lenders
Parents and students have the option of borrowing
non-Federal, alternative student loans to assist in
covering the cost of educational expenses. These
loans are credit-based loans and approval of these
loans are solely granted by the lending institution.
Felician University does not, in any way, recommend
any specific lenders. Felician University strongly
recommends that each parent and/or student
research each lender and payment requirements
before making a decision. Please visit
https://www.elmselect.com/v4/school/703/program-
select to apply for an alternative student
loan. Parents and students can use any alternative
lender that they feel fits their needs.
Felician University Funds
All Felician University aid comes from the University’s
own resources and is offered to eligible full-time,
traditional undergraduate students. All Felician
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University aid may be combined with other financial
assistance, but the total gift aid from all sources
cannot exceed the cost of tuition, comprehensive
fees, and room and board, if applicable. Aid is
awarded for a maximum of eight semesters of full-
time continuous enrollment during the academic
year. All aid requires satisfactory academic progress,
the annual filing of the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and compliance with other
University policies and the University’s code of
conduct. Felician University Aid does not apply to
programs that are already discounted
Disclosure of New Merit Scholarships
As of the 2019-2020 academic year, Felician
University has transitioned to a new merit
scholarship model, which is outlined below. All
financial aid packages made prior to this change will
be honored as-is until their exhaustion.
Merit Scholarships
For New First-Year Traditional
Undergraduate Students:
Prospective, first-year applicants will be considered
for one of four merit-based scholarships at Felician
University: The Presidential Scholarship, The
Founder’s Scholarship, The Franciscan Scholarship,
and the Falcon Grant. No further application is
required. Applicants are evaluated for consideration
at the time of admission. The level of their
scholarship is based on their unweighted cumulative
GPA and SAT scores at the time of admission.
Applicants must file their Free Application for
Federal Student Aid to be considered for
scholarships.
For New Traditional Undergraduate
Transfer Students:
Transfer Scholarship: Merit based scholarship
awarded by the Undergraduate Admissions Office
when a student is accepted to the University as a
traditional, full time undergraduate transfer. Awards
are renewable contingent upon maintaining the
terms and conditions indicated in the scholarship
offer. Financial need is not a factor, but students are
required to file the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) before funds are disbursed.
Felician Promise Grant: The Felician Promise Grant
allows qualified students to graduate from Felician
University without debt. Beginning Fall 2021,
graduates of New Jersey County Community
Colleges, who are recipients of the County College
Opportunity Grant (CCOG), and have an annual
family income of $65,000 or less, can earn this
scholarship as an alternative to taking out student
loans.
Felician Pledge Tuition Grant Program: The
Pledge Grant Program is Felician’s commitment to
making a college degree accessible and affordable
by reducing out-of-pocket costs for students and
their families. With the Pledge Grant, eligible
students can graduate from Felician University and
begin their careers debt-free! Admitted students are
automatically considered for the Pledge Grant upon
the university’s receipt of their Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1st, for the
applicable award year.
For New Traditional Undergraduate
International Students:
International Scholarships: International
traditional, first-time, full time undergraduate
students admitted to Felician are eligible to receive
academic scholarships. Scholarships are based on a
holistic review of the application. International
transfer students are also eligible to receive transfer
scholarships and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
Other Admissions Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa: Incoming traditional students who
are members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for a
$3,500 award. This is in addition to any transfer
scholarships for which the student may be eligible.
Proof of membership is required to receive the
award. Awards are renewable for up to four years
provided a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is
maintained.
Honor’s Scholarship (Traditional, first-time, full time
undergraduates): Students who enroll in the Honors
Program are eligible to receive an Honor’s
Scholarship. To qualify, you must have achieved a
3.4 GPA in high school and/or a combined Critical
Reading and Math SAT score of 1100 or higher.
Awards are renewable for up to four years provided
a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 is maintained.
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Need-Based Grants
Tuition Award: A discount on tuition may be
awarded to incoming traditional, full-time
undergraduate students. This gift aid is awarded
based on financial need, after all applicable federal,
state, and institutional scholarships and grants are
applied. Financial need is subject to change based on
cost of attendance, credit-load, and estimated family
contribution (EFC). Awards require the annual filing
of the FAFSA.
Other Scholarships
St. Francis Scholarship: A scholarship that may be
awarded to incoming first-time, full-time, traditional
undergraduate students who graduated from
certain high schools. This gift aid is awarded based
on financial need, academic standing and leadership
ability. Award is renewable and requires the annual
filing of the FAFSA.
Study Abroad Scholarship: Felician University has
scholarship money to help you pay the cost of
participating in Study Abroad Opportunities. These
scholarships range from $220 to $1,000. To apply for
a scholarship, you must complete the Study Abroad
Application, which includes a section for scholarship
request. For more information please contact the
Office of International Programs at 201.559.3518 or
by e-mail at [email protected].
Athletic Scholarships: Athletic Scholarships in both
men’s and women’s sports are awarded by the
Executive Director of Student Financial Services,
based upon the recommendation of the Athletic
Director. Students who have proven their athletic
skill for participation in one or more sports should
contact the athletic division for more information.
Students are required to file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before Athletic
Scholarship funds are disbursed. Athletic
Scholarships may be combined with other financial
assistance, but the total grant/scholarship aid from
all sources may not exceed the cost of tuition,
comprehensive fees and room and board (based on
double occupancy), if applicable.
Felician University Alumni Grant: For alumni who
graduated from a Felician degree program, do not
have an outstanding balance on their account, and
have been accepted into a Felician University degree
program of a higher level, the Felician University
Alumni Grant is awarded at the rate of $100.00 per
credit for non-discounted courses offered. To
maintain ongoing eligibility for the award, a student
must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in their
current program. The grant cannot be applied to
tuition for courses offered by off-site partnership
institutions or study abroad. It also cannot be
combined with cohort, ministerial or Catholic school
teacher discounts for Felician University programs.
Educational Leadership Grant: This grant is
available to students entering the Teacher Education
Certification (TEC) post-baccalaureate program. It is
for $1000 per year and renewable for three (3) years.
This grant cannot be combined with other grants or
tuition discounts. To maintain ongoing eligibility for
this grant, you must maintain at least half-time
enrollment during the academic year while receiving
the grant, file the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and maintain the
minimum academic requirements for your academic
program each year.
Felician University Military Grant: Veterans who
served in the United States Military during any
conflict era and their spouse can receive this grant
toward the completion of any Bachelor's or
Associate Degree program. This grant is not
applicable to any other Felician University degree
programs.
Restricted Scholarships
Awarded by Felician
University
The following restricted scholarships are
administered by the Office of Financial Aid and are
subject to the conditions specified by the donors.
Students who have successfully completed 24 credits
(effectively one year) or more at Felician University
may obtain a Felician University Scholarship
Application from the Office of Financial Aid during
the spring semester of each academic year. By filing
the Scholarship Application, the applicant will be
considered for each of the scholarships listed below
for which they qualify.
• Abbate Scholarship
• Alumni Association Student Scholarship
• Bartley Healthcare and /Scalo Family Nursing
Scholarship
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• Bartley Healthcare Nursing Scholarship
• Coccia Foundation Scholarships
• Dina M. Luna Memorial Scholarship
• Dr. Charles Rooney Scholarship
• Edward C. Furst, Sr. Scholarship Fund
• Edward Golda Scholarship Fund
• Frances Howells Keeney Memorial Scholarship
• George P. Velotto Scholarship
• Italian Community Center Scholarship
• Lawrence J. Pizzo, M.D. Scholarship Fund
• Lisa Ann Briggs Memorial Scholarship
• Lisa Bramucci Scholarship Fund
• Plonski Family Scholarship Fund
• President’s Distinguished Endowed Scholarship
• Ridgewood Registered Professional Nurses
Scholarship
• Robert Sydney Needham Memorial Scholarship
Program
• Sanzari Scholarship
• Senior Class Scholarship
• Sister Hildtrude Koba Scholarship
• Sr. Rosalie Marie Knizewski Scholarship
• Sr. Theresa Mary Martin Scholarshipp
• St. Francis (Franciscan) Scholarship
• Switzer Foundation Scholarship for Professional
Nursing Students
• Switzer Foundation Scholarships for Business
Program Students
• The Kathleen Suski-Eastwood Memorial
Scholarship
• The Michael J. Kosloski Foundation Scholarship
• The National Medical & Dental Association
Scholarship
• The Provident Foundation Business Scholarship
Fund
• The United Food and Commercial Workers
Local 1262 Scholarship
• Unanuel Scholarship Fund
• Van Houten Memorial Scholarship
Independent College Fund
of New Jersey
The scholarship programs listed below are
administered through partnerships between the
Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ) and
the donors who sponsor them and are available to
students studying at Felician University. (For
additional scholarship opportunities offered by the
ICFNJ, you can go to their website at
https://njcolleges.org/).
• Capital One Bank “Reach for Stars” Scholarship
• C.R. Bard Nursing Scholarships
• BD Scholarship
• Deloitte Scholarship
• Johnson & Johnson Discover Nursing
Scholarships
• Novo Nordisk Scholarship
• Schering-Plough Science Scholarship UPS
Scholarship
• More at https://njcolleges.org/
Veteran Educational
Benefits
For detailed information regarding a student’s
eligibility for veterans educational benefits, contact
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at
www.gibill.va.gov or call the toll free number
1-888GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to speak with a
Veterans Benefits Counselor.
Montgomery GI Bill:™ As provided under Chapter
30 of the Montgomery GI Bill,™ individuals that
entered the military after June 30, 1985 may be
eligible for educational benefits under this program.
Post-9/11 GI Bill:™ The Post-9/11 GI Bill™ (Chapter
33) is for students with at least 90 days of aggregate
military service on or after September 11, 2001, or
individuals discharged with a service connected
disability after 30 days. The program became
effective on August 1, 2009 and is limited to those
veterans with an honorable discharge. The program
provides funding for tuition and fees, books and
supplies, and a monthly housing allowance (up to
the maximum determined yearly for the Post 9/11 GI
Bill™ ).
Yellow Ribbon Program: The Yellow Ribbon GI
Educational Enhancement Program is a provision of
the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of
2008. Felician University participates in the Yellow
Ribbon Program which allows institutions to enter
into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition
expenses that exceed the amount covered by the
Post-9/11 GI Bill™ (see above). Felician University will
match the VA contribution so the total amount
available to the student from the Post-9/11 GI Bill™
and the Yellow Ribbon Program will cover the entire
cost of tuition and fees at Felician University.
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Other Veterans’ Benefits: Additional Veterans’
Educational benefits for dependents and widows of
veterans that died in service-related causes are
available. Individuals in the Selected Reserve
(Chapter 1606) also may be eligible for VA
educational benefits. For additional information
regarding Veterans’ Educational Benefits, contact the
State of New Jersey Department of Military and
Veteran Affairs State Approving Agency, PO Box 340,
Eggert Crossing Road, Trenton, New Jersey 08625.
Supplemental Assistance
Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation Educational Benefits:
Funds may be available for students with physical or
mental disabilities that result in substantial
handicaps to employment. Contact the local
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for additional
information.
Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program: Many
employers will pay tuition for employees who
successfully complete course work at Felician
University. Please check with the personnel office at
one’s place of employment.
Alternative Loan Programs: Many banks and
lending institutions offer credit-based loans to
students and families to assist with educational
expenses. Students may choose any lender.
Additional information is available on the Felician
University web site and in the Financial Aid Office.
Study Abroad Student Aid
Eligibility
See the Study Abroad section of the Catalog for
information about financial aid eligibility for students
studying abroad.
Financial Aid Policies
1. Students receiving financial aid must be making
satisfactory academic progress according to the
University’s policy. See the academic section of
catalog.
2. Students who are United States citizens
(including U.S. nationals) or permanent
residents of the U.S. (possessing a Permanent
Resident Card I-551) may be considered for
financial aid. Other individuals who may be
eligible for aid are those possessing a
Conditional Green Card (I-551) or an Arrival-
Departure Record (I-94) from the Department
of Homeland Security showing any one of the
following designations: “Refugee,” “Asylum
Granted,” “Parolee” (I-94 confirms paroled for a
minimum of one year and status has not
expired), T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.), or
“Cuban-Haitian Entrant,” or the holder of a valid
certification of eligibility letter from the
Department of Health and Human Services
showing a designation of “Victim of Human
Trafficking.” Students in the U.S. on a F-1 or F-2
student visa, a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor visa, or
a G-series visa (pertaining to international
organizations) are, by definition, in this country
on a temporary basis and are not eligible to
receive federal or state student aid.
Documentation of permanent residency status
may be required prior to the awarding of
financial aid.
3. Students must not owe a refund to any federal
(Pell, FSEOG) or state grant (NJ TAG, EOF and/or
Distinguished/Urban Scholarship) to receive
financial aid.
4. Students will not be eligible to receive financial
assistance from any source (federal, state and
college) if they are in default on a student loan
received through any federal program (Federal
Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loans, Federal
Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Stafford Loan and/
or Federal PLUS Loan).
5. Students awarded grants/scholarships from
Felician University may not receive total grants/
scholarships from all sources (institutional,
federal, state and external aid) in excess of the
total cost of tuition, comprehensive fees, and
room and board, if applicable. (Felician
University Aid does not apply to programs that
are already discounted).
6. The total amount of grants/scholarship which
has been specifically designated for tuition
assistance may not exceed the cost of tuition.
7. In no case can a student’s total aid package
from all sources (grants/scholarship, loans, and/
or Federal Work-Study) exceed the student’s
cost of education.
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8. Undergraduate students in their final semester
needing fewer than 12 credits to complete their
degree requirements will be considered full-
time students.
◦ Note: Federal Student Aid Regulations
supersede this policy when determining
eligibility for federal aid. NJ grants will
not be awarded on a full-time basis under
this clause if the student was not enrolled
full-time in the prior semester.
Verification Policies
All students who are selected by the federal agency,
the state department, or Felician University for
verification will be required to provide additional
documentation which demonstrates the accuracy of
the data which was previously reported on a
financial aid application (FAFSA). Students will be
given approximately one month to provide the
information once it is requested. Failure to complete
the verification process may result in cancellation of
financial aid and will effect your balance due.
What is Federal Verification?
Verification is the process by which certain
information on the FAFSA and/or State application
for financial aid is reviewed for accuracy and
completeness.
How Do I Complete my Federal Verification?
Please visit https://felician.verifymyfafsa.com and log
in using your Felician credentials. Any outstanding
tasks will appear once logged in. If you do not have
access to your Felician credentials, email the Help
Desk at [email protected].
How Do I check if I was selected for NJ State
Verification if I received and Estimated NJ TAG Grant
on my Award Letter?
New Jersey Resident: Visit https://njfams.hesaa.org/
NJFAMS/
login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fNJFAMS%2fint%2fFinAid%2findex.aspx;
if you do not have an account, use the “Create
Account” link. Once logged in, complete any
outstanding tasks on your “To-Do List” to finalize
your NJTAG/EOF grant(s).
Treatment of Financial
Aid When a Student
Withdraws
Return of Funds Policies and
Procedures
Felician University will provide a fair and equitable
refund to all students who leave school prior to the
completion of an enrollment period for which they
are charged. Students who withdraw from school
are subject to the Tuition Refund Policy issued by of
Student Financial Services Office at the start of each
semester or term.
Students are awarded financial aid to attend school.
If a student ceases attendance or withdraws prior to
the completion of an enrollment period, a ‘return of
funds’ calculation must be performed to determine
the amount of aid a student has earned and may
keep based on Federal Title IV, State of New Jersey,
and/or Institutional policies and regulations.
Policies for Return of Funds
1. Federal Title IV ‘return of funds’ calculation is
determined in accordance with the Return of
Title IV Funds policy. Changes to federal law
may affect this policy.
2. State ‘return of funds’ calculation is in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 9A:9-2.12 award
adjustments/refunds policy. In all cases the
refund to the state must represent its ‘fair
share’ of the total available refund as
determined by the Institutional Refund Policy.
3. Institutional ‘return of funds’ calculation is
determined based on the same rate the student
will be charged in accordance with the
Institutional Refund Policy as prescribed by the
Office of Student Accounts.
Procedure for determining the
Federal Return of Title IV Funds
Procedures for determining the Return of Title IV
Funds are federally mandated. The law specifies how
a school must determine the amount of Federal Title
IV program assistance that a student earns if they
withdraw from school. The Title IV programs that are
covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, TEACH
Grants, Direct (Stafford) Loans, Direct PLUS Loans,
Direct Grad PLUS and Federal Supplemental
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Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
The amount of financial aid that a student earns is
determined on a prorated basis based on the
withdrawal date. For example, if a student completes
30% of the payment period, 30% of the financial aid
originally scheduled to be received is earned. Once a
student completes more than 60% of the payment
period, all of the financial aid scheduled to be
received for that period is earned. If a student did
not receive all of the funds earned, a Post-
withdrawal disbursement may be due to the
student. Felician must get the student’s permission
before it can disburse these funds.
The procedures for determining the calculation are
as follows:
1. Determine the Withdrawal Date
2. Calculate the percentage of the enrollment
period completed
3. Calculate the amount of Title IV assistance the
student can keep
4. Determine the amount of Title IV funds to be
returned or repaid to the financial aid programs
5. Federal student financial aid will be returned to
the federal government in the following order:
Unsubsidized Direct Loans, Subsidized Direct
Loans, Direct PLUS/Grad PLUS Loan, Federal
Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, Teach Grant,
other federal sources of aid
If the student officially withdraws (with proper
notification): The withdrawal date is the date
Felician determines the student either began the
withdrawal process, or the date the student
provided official notification to Felician, in writing or
orally, of his or her intent to withdraw.
If the student unofficially withdraws (ceases
attendance without proper notification): The
withdrawal date is the date Felician documents as
the student's last date of attendance at an approved
academic related activity. If attendance cannot be
determined in all courses, 100% of the federal aid
must be returned.
If a student has questions about Title IV program
funds, information is also available on the Web at
Home | Federal Student Aid.
Procedure for Determining the
Return of State Funds
If a state aid recipient (Tuition Aid Grants, EOF
Grants, Bloustein Distinguished Scholarships and/or
Urban Scholarships) is due a refund in accordance
with the institutional refund policy, the University
must return a portion of the student’s State award(s)
to the NJ Higher Educational Assistance Authority
(HESAA). To calculate the total amount to be
returned to the State, the University will multiply the
institutional refund by the following fraction: amount
of State aid awarded for the payment period divided
by the total amount of financial aid (excluding work-
study earnings) for the period.
If an eligible recipient changes enrollment status
after the institutional refund period has ended, a
refund to the State is not required if the
disbursement of state funds has been made to the
student’s account. If a student utilizes any part of a
State award, it will be treated as a full semester
payment in calculating the number of remaining
semesters of eligibility. A student may choose to
decline the state award and pay the same amount to
the University for the payment period.
Procedure for Determining the
Return of Institutional Funds
Felician University scholarships and/or grants that
have been disbursed to a student’s account will be
returned at the same rate that the student is
charged. (Example: A student who is billed 75% of
tuition for the semester will receive a minimum of
75% of the Felician University semester award.)
Student Rights and
Responsibilities
You have the right to:
1. have complete information regarding fees,
payment, and refund policies available to you.
2. have all personal and family financial
information treated with sensitivity and
confidentiality.
3. have aid awards credited to your account in a
timely manner.
4. know the source(s) and amount(s) of aid for
which you are eligible.
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5. know which portion of your financial aid
package must be repaid and which portion
does not.
6. request an explanation of the funds in your
financial aid package and decline any portion of
your award.
7. submit an appeal to the Financial Aid Office if
your circumstances change.
You have the responsibility to:
1. advise the Financial Aid Office whenever you
change your enrollment (e.g. from full-time to
less than full-time) or housing status.
2. advise the Financial Aid Office of any additional
aid received which is not indicated on your
Financial Aid Award Notice.
3. inform the Financial Aid Office if you expect to
withdraw or take a leave of absence. Refer to
the Office of Student Accounts section of the
catalog regarding the school’s refund policy.
4. provide the Financial Aid Office with all
verification materials requested.
5. meet your financial obligations to the
University.
6. know and comply with the rules governing all
financial aid you receive.
7. read and understand all materials sent by the
Financial Aid Office.
8. accept responsibility for all agreements signed
by you and keep copies of all materials for your
records.
9. complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) each year prior to the
University’s established priority deadline.
10. respond promptly to any information requests
from external organizations, including the NJ
Higher Education Assistance Authority
(NJHESAA)
11. maintain good standing and satisfactory
academic progress as defined in the academic
section of the University catalog.
12. report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) any
grants and/and scholarships which are in
excess of tuition, fees and books when
completing your federal tax return
Academic Policies
and Procedures
Classification of Students
A matriculated student is defined as any student,
full-time or part-time, who has formally applied to
Felician University and has been accepted through
the Admission office. Classification is determined by
the number of credits accumulated and/or the
number of courses successfully completed toward
the degree sought.
Matriculated students are enrolled in one of the
following degree programs: Bachelor of Arts in Arts
and Sciences, Education, or Business; Bachelor of
Science in Allied Health and Clinical Sciences, Arts
and Sciences, Biology, Business, or Nursing; Master
of Arts in Education or Religious Education; Master
of Business Administration; Master of Science in
Nursing; Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences;
Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Business
Administration, or Counseling Psychology.
A non-matriculated student is defined as any student
who has not formally been accepted through the
Admission office. A student may not attempt more
than 36 credits or 2 semesters, whichever comes
first, as a non-matriculated student. (This does not
pertain to a student who is enrolled in a certificate
program.)
Courses taken by non-matriculated students do not
lead to the completion of a formal degree. However,
the non-matriculated student may apply these
credits toward a degree upon matriculation and may
also complete requirements for certificates in
Religious Studies or Teacher Education.
Classification by Credit-Hours
Classification Credit Hours
Freshman 0-29
Sophomore 30-61
Junior 62-93
Senior 94 or more
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Code of Conduct
Felician University is committed to providing a
nurturing and empowering educational
environment, which is reflected in our
comprehensive set of regulations and provisions.
Students can find code of conduct guidance in the
current catalog, university student handbook, and
the handbook specific to their respective school.
In addition, Felician University upholds a college-
wide Honor Code that applies to all students. By
adhering to these policies and procedures, students
at Felician University demonstrate their commitment
to personal and academic growth, while also
contributing to a vibrant and inclusive campus
community. We believe that a shared understanding
of these regulations helps create an environment
where every student can thrive, pursue their
passions, and reach their full potential.
Felician University Honor
Code³
The policies and procedures of the Honor Code
apply to all members of the university community.
This includes all students whether undergraduate or
graduate, full-time or part-time, regularly enrolled,
non-matriculated, or cross-registered from another
institution, as well as faculty, staff and
administrators, whether full-time or part-time.
The community presumes that the personal integrity
of all its members is sufficient assurance that
students do their own work without unauthorized
help from any other source and that faculty, staff,
and administrators evaluate the student’s work in a
fair and impartial manner. The Honor Code
presumes that all work submitted as part of
academic requirements is the product of the student
submitting it unless credit is given with proper
footnoting and bibliographic techniques as
prescribed by the course instructor.
All members of the University community are
required to acquaint themselves with the provisions
of the Honor Code through the information on the
University’s web page, the Student Handbook, and
the University catalog. Students are responsible for
obtaining from their professors an explanation of
the freedom they may exercise in collaboration with
other students or in use of outside sources,
including the student's own work prepared and
submitted for another course. Students may
collaborate with each other within the parameters
established by their professor. In any given course a
student may submit work prepared for credit in
another course so long as he/she has received
written permission from the current professor.
Cheating, plagiarizing, or otherwise falsifying results
of study is prohibited. The Code applies to all
material submitted in fulfillment of course
requirements, including but not limited to
examinations, papers (research and otherwise),
workbook exercises and calculations, art, tapes,
photographs, films, and computer programs, unless
alternative arrangements have been made with the
instructor.
In the event that a student does not obtain a clear
definition of the application of the Honor Code from
a professor in any class, the student must assume
that the Honor Council will follow the strictest
interpretation of the Honor Code with respect to
that class.
When a student makes use of concepts or words
from an outside source, whether in the form of a
direct quotation or of paraphrase, credit must be
given to the original source for each idea by footnote
or other technique acceptable to the instructor.
Failure to make such an acknowledgment through
intent to deceive or through ignorance of proper
citation format constitutes plagiarism.
³ We wish to acknowledge our debt to Vanderbilt
University and thank them for permission to use
the language and concepts of their Honor Code
freely.
Violations of the Honor Code
Violations of the code include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Cheating on an exercise, test, problem, or
examination submitted by a student to meet
course requirements.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
◦ using unauthorized aids, such as
▪ crib sheets,
▪ discarded computer programs,
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▪ the aid of another person on a take-
home exam, the unauthorized use of
any electronic or technological
devices,
▪ copying from another student's work;
◦ soliciting, giving, and/or receiving
unauthorized aid orally or in writing;
◦ asking for or giving information pertaining
to any portion of an examination before or
after a student has taken it, in such a way
as to gain or give an advantage over other
students; or
◦ engaging in similar action contrary to the
principles of academic honesty.
• Cheating is not:
◦ receiving help from the Learning Center;
◦ receiving tutorial help;
◦ studying with another student;
◦ asking the instructor for help;
◦ using study guides such as Cliff’s Notes
and so forth;
◦ using papers, tests, or other instructor-
approved material.
• Any action designed to deceive a member of
the faculty or a fellow student regarding
principles contained in the Honor Code, such as
securing an answer to a problem for one course
from a faculty member in another course when
such assistance has not been authorized.
• Plagiarism, i.e., the representation of another’s
work as one’s own.
◦ Use of texts of papers prepared by
commercial or noncommercial agents and
submitted as a student's own work.
◦ Submission of work downloaded from the
internet. This includes entire essays or
partial downloads if the source is not cited
properly.
◦ Submission of work prepared for another
course without specific prior authorization
of the instructors in both courses. Use of a
student's own work, whether prepared in
the relevant class or in another, is
governed by all the rules of scholarship
mentioned in the above section on
plagiarism. A student may use citations,
sources, or whole sections of a paper so
long as proper acknowledgement is made
and the written permission of any
instructors involved has been secured.
• Falsification of results of study and research.
Any falsification or being accessory to the
altering or falsifying of class records or other
materials submitted to demonstrate
compliance with course requirements or to
obtain class credit, including falsifying records
of class attendance, attendance at required
events or events for which credit is given, or
attendance or hours spent at internships or
other work service.
Penalties for Violation of the Honor
Code
The penalty for a violation of the Honor Code is
determined by the course instructor. Neither the
Honor Council nor the Faculty Advocate enters into
any consideration of grading. The Council’s sole
function is to determine if a code violation has
occurred once an appeal is brought before it by a
student.
Notification of Violation
The faculty member will notify and discuss the
violation with the student within ten business days
of discovery of the violation. If the matter is not
satisfactorily resolved the faculty member will
immediately refer the violation to the Honor Council
Faculty advisor.
Sanctions Imposed by the University
for Violations of the Honor Code
Students reported to have violated the Honor Code
receive an advisory letter for each infraction. The
first time a student receives a letter, he or she is
required to meet with the Faculty Advocate for a
seminar on academic integrity. A second Honor
Council violation will result in suspension for one
semester. A third letter shall result in dismissal from
the University.
Responsibility of the Individual
Without the support and cooperation of the entire
Felician University community, the Honor Code will
not work. All members of the community must insist
on both their own absolute integrity and on the
integrity of all other members of the community.
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If a person suspects that a breach of the Honor Code
has been committed, he or she must inform
the instructor in the course of the suspicions and
identify, if possible, the person(s) suspected.
The Honor Council
The Honor Council is a panel of students, advised by
faculty and administration, which seeks to preserve
the integrity of the Honor Code at Felician University.
The Council aims to secure justice for any student
under suspicion of dishonesty, to vindicate his or her
name if innocent, and, if guilty, to protect the honor
and standing of the student body by affirming that
the Honor Code was violated.
The undergraduate student body is represented by
three undergraduate students from each School.
These students are named by the deans of each
School in consultation with the School's department
chairs. The student members of the council must be
equally divided between seniors and juniors and will
serve two-year terms as long as they are enrolled as
full-time students, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, and
are in academic good standing.
The presence of three student members of the
Council is required for an Honor Council hearing.
The sitting members for any hearing are selected by
the Faculty Advocate based entirely on
the compatibility of their schedules with those of the
faculty member(s) reporting the code violation and
the student(s) requesting the hearing.
The faculty is represented by the Faculty Advocate.
The Faculty Advocate facilitates the operation of the
Council by receiving notices of Code violations,
providing all concerned individuals with access to
any documentation provided by the parties involved,
scheduling and chairing the hearings, and providing
the Vice President for Academic Affairs with a written
report on each violation hearing and an annual
report on the activities of the council and plans for
the following year.
The administration is represented by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President
for Academic Affairs provides, with the Faculty
Advocate, clarification of college policy during the
hearings.
Hearing accommodations such as, but not limited to,
teleconferencing can be made to accommodate out
of state students enrolled in an online program.
All suspected infractions of the Honor Code are
forwarded to the Honor Council Faculty
Advocate. The Faculty Advocate also convenes Honor
Council hearings.
The Honor Pledge
The pledge to be signed on all tests, quizzes, and
similar work is: “I pledge my honor that I have
neither given nor received inappropriate aid on
this examination.”
The written pledge signifies that the work submitted
is the student's own and that it has been completed
in accordance with the requirements of the course
as specified by the instructor. In addition, each
student and faculty member is expected to establish
a clear understanding of the requirements in each
course. Any student uncertain about the application
of the Code in a particular course requirement
should consult the instructor. The Honor Code
pledge should be included in all written work
completed by the student and submitted for a grade.
Any work handed in for credit, however, will be
considered pledged unless exempted by the
instructor.
Hold Policy
Students whose accounts have been placed on hold
for any reason must resolve the problem within the
first 1/5th of the semester. Holds on fully on-line
courses must be resolved prior to the beginning of
the course. Should students fail to do this, they must
wait until the next semester to resume their studies.
Any exceptions to this policy must be cleared
through the Dean of the School for which the
student is registering and the office of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
Institutional Review
Board
The Felician University Institutional Review Board for
the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) reviews all
research protocols involving human subjects. This
includes human subject research to be carried out
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by any student, faculty, or staff member of Felician
University. This also extends to any human subject
research originating from an external institution or
organization that is to be carried out on Felician
University property or with Felician classes, teams, or
cohorts officially meeting at off-campus locations
(e.g., Felician courses being taught at community
colleges). External researchers wishing to use the
Felician email system or to post advertisements on
campus for the purpose of soliciting groups of
Felician students, faculty, or staff members as
research participants must obtain all necessary
permissions, including approval from the Felician
University IRB. This requirement holds whether or
not the research has already been approved by
another IRB. Members of the Felician University
community should contact the Felician University IRB
Chairperson if they are asked to participate in a
research project but are unsure of that project’s
approval status.
The primary responsibility of the IRB is to safeguard
the rights and welfare of research subjects. In
addition, the IRB is charged with protecting the
researcher and the University by ensuring that all
human subject research conforms to the
requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 45 part 46 (45 CFR 46), together with any other
applicable federal, state, or local codes and
revisions.
The review process begins with
the Application located on the IRB page under the
University website. The IRB holds periodic
workshops or special class sessions to provide
information to the campus community regarding IRB
application procedures, informed consent, the IRB
review and approval process, and follow-up
requirements. Instructions, forms, and templates
may be also obtained directly from the Felician IRB
Chairperson. Any questions or concerns about
human subject research should be directed to the
IRB Chair, Sister H. Grzeszczuk, Kirby Hall 212 (ext.
6162).
Computer Mediated
Instruction/eLearning
Program
Computer Mediated Instruction or electronic
learning (eLearning) is a planned teaching/learning
experience that is Internet/computer based where
instruction in part or in whole takes place online. All
students enrolled in an e-course or courses using
the Brightspace platform will abide by all rules and
regulations published by the University, and agree
that they are subject to the jurisdiction of all
disciplinary panels and procedures established by
the University to address violations of rules or the
Honor Code. Students must abide by the
information contained in the Student Guide to
Online Courses, which can be obtained online.
• Students cannot be added to a fully online
course after the course start date.
• Students cannot be added to a hybrid or
eCompanion section after the drop/add period.
• Proctored exams are required for all fully online
undergraduate courses.
• A student who does not participate for a week
in a fully online course without contacting the
professor can be dropped from the course.
• All holds (tuition, health, etc.) must be cleared in
order to access eCompanions, hybrids or fully-
online courses. Check your Self-Service
(Hub) account to view courses for which you are
officially registered. Contact the Registrar’s
Office or the Office of Student Accounts if you
do not see a course for which you are
registered. Cohort students should contact their
Program Coordinator for registration issues.
• Check your Felician email account for log-on
instructions to Brightspace.
• Save all of your online assignments to a Word
File. Once the course ends you will not have
access to your assignments.
• All correspondence will be through your Felician
University email account.
As a Catholic University in the Franciscan tradition,
Felician University values scholarship and truth as
integral parts of its academic identity. All students
are governed by the regulations and provisions
printed in the University catalog, Student Handbook,
and Honor Code. Cheating, plagiarizing, or otherwise
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falsifying study results are prohibited. Unacceptable
online conduct includes, but is not limited to,
postings that are racist, derogatory, inflammatory,
condescending, rude or in any way offensive and will
result in a student being denied further access to the
course. The Core Rules of Netiquette must be
followed.
The following are forms of academic dishonesty and
will result in disciplinary action:
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism consists of using another
author’s words without proper identification
and documentation of that author. Plagiarism
takes the form of direct quotations without the
use of quotation marks and/or documentation,
or paraphrasing without proper identification
and documentation. The fabrication of sources,
or the act, deliberately or unconsciously, of
passing another author’s work off as one’s own
are also considered to be plagiarism.
• Falsification: Falsification consists of
deliberately changing results, statistics, or any
other kind of factual information to make it suit
personal needs. It also consists of deliberately
changing a source’s intent by misquoting or
taking something out of context.
• Multiple submissions: If you wish to turn in the
same work or use the same research, in whole
or in part, for more than one course, you must
obtain written permission to do so from all
professors involved. Failure to obtain this
permission constitutes a violation of the Honor
Code.
• Collaboration with others on exams or projects,
unless directed to by the professor, is
prohibited.
• Duplicity: It is a violation of the Honor Code to
have someone else do your assignments or log-
on as you.
Copyright
Courses offered online comprise and contain
copyrighted materials. All course material is the
exclusive property of Felician University. The course
delivery system is the property of Brightspace.com,
Inc. The Brightspace website is provided solely for
the use of students and prospective students of
Felician University. No one may distribute, publish,
or use the materials, audio files, images or design, or
any part of the materials, audio files, images, or
design of the website whatsoever. Users are only
authorized to view, copy, and print documents
contained within the website, subject to the
agreement that:
1. Use is for the performance of course-work as
required by the professor teaching the course
you have officially registered for;
2. User will display all copyrighted notices and
retain any other copyright and other
proprietary notices on all copies made;
3. User will not reuse any material contained on
the website, including but not limited to the
“look and feel” of the course delivery system
and the functionality of the course delivery
system;
4. User will not copy the course delivery system
used in the website for any commercial or
noncommercial purpose;
5. User will not copy any codes or graphics
contained in this site, except those graphics
used in courses, subject to the above terms;
6. User will not share any information about the
functionality of the courses in this web site with
any party outside of the University system;
7. User has not gained access to the website for
copying the contents of the courses or the
course delivery system for personal commercial
or non-commercial use, or a company’s
commercial or non-commercial use;
8. User understands that he/she is subject to the
Copyright laws of the United States of America,
and will not violate those laws.
Conferring of Degrees
Graduation
Degrees are conferred by the President of the
University at the annual commencement exercises
in May and are also awarded in January and August.
Each student approaching the completion of all
requirements for the degree is responsible for
completing a Declaration of Candidacy for
graduation. This intent form must be filed online no
later than three months prior to graduation. At this
time, degree-granting procedures are initiated and
the eligibility of the candidate for graduation is
determined.
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Graduation with Honors
Students who have completed all degree
requirements, have a minimum of 60 credits
completed at Felician University for a four-year
program (30 credits for those in a two-year
program), have no grade below a “C,” no grade
below a “C+” in the major, and who do not have any
Honor Code violations, will qualify to graduate with
Honors. The degree is conferred with honors based
on the following GPA:
Honors Degree: GPA Average Between:
Cum Laude 3.50 to 3.69
Magna Cum Laude 3.70 to 3.89
Summa Cum Laude 3.90 to 4.00
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are selected from
among those students who have met the following
criteria:
1. Completion of all degree requirements before
Commencement
2. A GPA that is one of the three highest GPA’s in
the graduating class
3. No grade below “C” and no grade below “C+” in
major
4. Minimum of 80 credits completed at Felician
University
5. Completion of a Baccalaureate degree program
6. Service to the University and community
7. Recommendation by the Academic Standing
and Degrees Committee
8. Recommendation by the respective School
Final Selection and Approval of the
Valedictorian
The name of the candidates selected for
Valedictorian and Salutatorian is submitted by Vice
President for Academic Affairs to the President for
approval.
Credits Earned at Other
Institutions while
Attending Felician
University
Under extraordinary circumstances, a student in a
degree program at Felician University may be given
permission to earn credits from another accredited
institution of higher learning (hereafter referred to
as “visiting institution”). Under no circumstances will
a student be permitted to earn more than a total of
6 credits at another institution, and none of these
credits may be earned in the student’s major field of
study. In addition to the above stipulations, the
University’s residency requirement (please see
University Residency Requirement) mandates that
matriculated students must complete the last thirty
credits of their degree program at Felician
University. However, Study Abroad credits are
excluded from the stipulations listed above.
The student applying for such permission must file
the Special Permission to Complete Course Work at
Another Institution form (available in the Registrar’s
office) and obtain all of the required signatures
(approval must be obtained before registering at the
visiting institution). The student must:
1. Obtain a description of the intended course
from the most recent edition of the university
catalog of the visiting institution. This
description, as well as a signed letter specifically
explaining the reason(s) for the request, must
be attached to the Special Permission form;
2. Obtain all of the required signatures listed on
the Special Permission form (Advisor,
Department Chair/Program Coordinator, Dean
of the School, Vice President for Academic
Affairs, and the Registrar); and
3. Request, within two weeks following the
completion of the course, that the visiting
institution forward an official transcript of the
student’s course work to the Registrar’s Office.
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University Residency
Requirement
The last thirty (30) credits for any bachelor or
associate degree program must be earned at
Felician University.
Grades and Grading
Policy
Grading System
Felician University operates on the 4.000 grading
system and determines the academic standing of
students according to the following scale:
Grade Description
Numerical
Equivalent
Quality
Points
A Outstanding 95-100 4.000
A- Excellent 90-94 3.670
B+ Very Good 87-89 3.330
B Good 83-86 3.000
B- Above Average 80-82 2.670
C+ Average 77-79 2.330
C Acceptable 70-76 2.000
D Poor 65-69 1.000
F Failure 64 or below 0.000
FA
Failure due to non-
attendance
64 or below 0.000
The “D” grade is not an acceptable passing grade in:
1. Courses in the major or in the related
requirements for a major;
2. Courses in the minor or in the related
requirements for a minor;
3. Developmental courses;
4. ENG 101, ENG 102
Other symbols used in official recording of grades
are:
• INC Incomplete. Signifies a temporary grade
due to failure to complete, at most, one-third of
course requirements. Two-thirds of course
work must be completed to qualify for an
Incomplete, and appropriate permission must
be obtained, on the prescribed form, with the
required documentation. An Incomplete grade
may be granted in the following cases:
hospitalization, serious illness, death within the
immediate family, circumstances beyond the
control of the student such as a car accident. An
Incomplete must be resolved by the following
dates for a traditional semester:
◦ Fall: February 1st
◦ Spring: June 15th
◦ Summer I: August 1st
◦ Summer II: September 15th
Directors of programs with Non-Traditional
schedules may specify corresponding deadlines.
• INP At the time the grade report was generated
the course was still in progress.
• AU Audit. Carries no credit and no grade on the
permanent records of students; students must
indicate at the time of registration the wish to
audit the course. One may not change from
credit to audit, nor audit to credit once the
course is in progress. Auditors may not
participate in midterm and final examinations.
There is a fee for auditing courses (please see
Financial Information section).
• WD Withdrawal. Students can withdraw from a
course after the last day of the Drop/Add period
and before three weeks after mid-term. Specific
dates are posted each semester.
• FA This grade represents a failing grade
because the student stopped attending class
without officially withdrawing.
• P Indicates satisfactory academic performance
and a general understanding of all course
material without a specifically assigned grade.
Undergraduate Grade
Appeal Policy and
Procedures
Policy Statement
Clear development and communication of grading
criteria and a fair and impartial evaluation of
student’s performance are the responsibilities of all
faculty. The grade appeal policy and
procedures are designed as a mechanism of appeal
for an undergraduate student who believes a final
failing grade, as defined by the individual school, has
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been unjustly rendered. (Any student with a
documented 504 accommodations may contact the
Office for Students with Disabilities for clarification).
Grounds for Grade Appeal
The student has the responsibility to clearly identify
the perceived grounds for the grade appeal. The
burden to demonstrate that legitimate grounds for a
grade appeal exist lies with the student.
Grounds for a grade appeal:
1. The result of an error on the part of the
instructor in calculating, recording, or reporting
the final grade.
2. The course requirements outlined in the
syllabus were not followed.
3. Standards for evaluating the student’s
performance were inequitably applied.
Procedures
Steps in Appeal
Procedures:
Timeline: This
timeline will be
strictly followed
Resolution/Continuance
Algorithm:
1. Student’s
Correspondence
with Course
Instructor: The
student must
email (using the
official
University email
system, which
pertains to all
subsequent
steps) the course
Instructor and
clearly identify
the perceived
grounds for the
grade appeal and
request a
meeting.
This email must
be sent within 2
business days
of the official
release and
posting of the
final grade by
the University
Registrar’s
Office. A meeting
must occur
within 3 days of
the email being
sent to the
faculty member
If a mutually agreed upon
resolution occurs between
the student and course
faculty, no further steps are
necessary.
If no resolution occurs
within 3 business days of
sending the initial email the
student continues to step 2.
2. Student’s
Correspondence
with
Appropriate
Associate Dean:
The student must
email the
appropriate
School’s
Associate Dean
This email must
be sent within 6
business days
of the official
release and
posting of the
final grade by
the University
Registrar’s
Office. A meeting
If a mutually agreed upon
resolution occurs with the
Associate Dean, course
faculty and student, no
further steps are necessary.
If no resolution occurs
within 6 business days of
sending the initial email the
student continues to step 3.
and faculty
member to
document clearly
the
communication
that occurred
with the course
Instructor in Step
1, including the
perceived
grounds for the
grade appeal.
must occur
within 3 days of
the email being
sent to the
Associate Dean.
3. Student’s
Correspondence
with
Appropriate
School Dean:
The student must
email the
appropriate
School’s Dean to
document clearly
the
communication
(including dates)
that occurred
with the
Instructor and
the Associate
Dean in Steps 1
and 2, as well as
the perceived
grounds for the
grade appeal.
This email must
be received
within 10
business days
after the grades
are officially
released by the
Registrar’s office.
A meeting must
occur within 3
business days
of the email
being sent to the
Dean.
If a mutually agreed upon
resolution occurs with the
Dean, Associate Dean,
course faculty and student
no further steps are
necessary.
If no resolution occurs the
student continues to step 4.
4. Grade Appeal
Request Form
Submission: The
student must
submit, via email,
a completed
Grade Appeal
Request Form
and all relevant,
supporting
documentation
that the student
would like
reviewed to
substantiate the
grade appeal to
the University’s
Vice President for
Academic Affairs
(VPAA).
(The Grade
Appeal Request
Form can be
found in the
Registrar’s
Office.)
The submission
of the Grade
Appeal Request
Form and all
documentation
must be
received within
14 business
days after the
grades are
officially
released by the
Registrar’s office.
The VPAA will review the
student’s Grade Appeal
Request Form and assess
the validity of the request.
Validity will be determined
by meeting the criteria set
above under grounds for
Grade Appeal as well as
completing steps 1-3. When
appropriate, the VPAA will
refer the student to the
Academic Integrity
Committee for review. The
VPAA will notify, via email,
the course Instructor (or
faculty designee) and the
Chair of the Academic
Integrity Committee by close
of the following business
day.
All parties involved now
continue to Step 5.
5. Faculty
Documentation
Submission: The
Instructor must
All
documentation
must be
submitted, via
No additional materials
will be accepted after this
step.
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submit, via email,
a written
response to
support the
instructor’s
position in
upholding the
grade and all
relevant,
supporting
documentation
to substantiate
the instructor’s
position to the
VPAA.
email, to the
VPAA within 3
business days
of receiving the
notification from
the VPAA that a
Grade Appeal
Hearing panel
has been
requested.
All parties involved now
continue to Step 6.
6.
Documentation
Distribution: The
VPAA will
distribute, via
email, all
documentation
concurrently to
the student,
course Instructor,
and the Chair of
the Academic
Standing and
Degrees
Committee for
review in
preparation for a
Grade Appeal
Hearing.
The VPAA
distributes all
documentation,
via email,
concurrently to
the relevant
parties by the
close of the
following
business day
following the
receipt of the
documentation.
No additional materials
will be accepted after this
step.
All parties involved now
continue to Step 7.
7.
Documentation
Review and
Determination
of Hearing date:
All parties will
review the
documentation
submitted in
preparation for
the Grade Appeal
Hearing and a
date will be
agreed upon
between all
parties.
The Chair of the
Hearing Panel
will notify all
parties of the
date, time and
location of the
Grade Appeal
Hearing.
The student may
enroll in the next
semester courses
while the grade
appeal is being
All parties will
review the
documentation
and a hearing
date will be set
no later than 22
business days
after the grades
are officially
released and
posted by the
Registrar’s
Office.
All parties now continue to
the Grade Appeal Hearing.
heard but may
need to withdraw
from the course/
courses if the
student fails to
demonstrate the
need to reverse
the grade of
record.
Grade Appeal Hearing
Grade Appeal Hearing Panel:
The Grade Appeal Hearing Panel must include, at
minimum, an elected faculty member from each
School in the University currently serving on the
AS&D Committee. If any faculty member has a need
to recuse him/herself, the Chair of AS&D will request
the affected School’s Dean or Associate Dean to
recommend a replacement.
Formal participation in the Hearing will be open only
to the student, Instructor and Hearing Panel
members. Any additional attendee at the Hearing
will be considered on an individual basis by the
members of the Academic Standing and Degrees
Committee; however no member may bring legal
counsel.
Grade Appeal Hearing Format:
• In attendance: Course Instructor, student,
members of the assembled Hearing Panel.
• Facilitation/Summary: The facilitation of the
Hearing will be rotated among faculty members
on the AS&D Committee as assigned by the
Chair of the AS&D Committee. The faculty
facilitator shall not be from the same School as
the student bringing forth the appeal.
• Student position: The student will be given the
opportunity to present their position with a
time limit of 20 minutes.
• Questions: Participants are given the
opportunity to ask questions and the student
and course Instructor will be given the
opportunity to respond.
• Faculty position: The Instructor will be given
the opportunity to present their position with a
time limit of 20 minutes.
• Questions: Participants will have the
opportunity to ask questions to which the
student and course Instructor will respond.
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• Conclusion of the Hearing: The faculty
facilitator will summarize, state the “next steps,”
and dismiss the Instructor and student.
• Deliberation: The members of the Hearing
Panel will deliberate and reach a
recommendation.
• Grade Appeal Hearing Outcome: The criteria
used to determine the outcome shall be based
on the understanding that the student has the
responsibility to convince a majority of the
Hearing Panel that there are legitimate grounds
to reverse the grade of record.
• Notification of the recommendation: The
faculty facilitator of the Hearing Panel will notify
the VPAA or Dean designee via email of the
Hearing Panel Recommendation.
• Outcome Notification: The VPAA, or the Dean
designee, reviews the recommendation of the
Grade Appeal Panel and will make the final
decision. The student, course Instructor,
relevant School’s Dean and Associate Dean will
be notified of the decision by email. The
decision of the VPAA, or the Dean designee, will
be communicated to the relevant parties within
3 business days of the Hearing. The decision of
the VPAA, or the Dean designee, is final and
concludes the grade appeal.
• Document confidentiality: All the
documentation generated for the grade appeal
review and hearing will be forwarded to the
VPAA’s office to ensure confidentiality.
Pass/Fail Policy
A matriculated student in good academic standing,
who has earned at least 30 college level credits may,
at any time before graduation, select a maximum of
4 courses from free electives to be taken on a Pass/
Fail basis. Academic credit is granted only for
courses where the earned grade is “P”. This grade of
“P” will follow the University’s grading policy on Pass
for free electives, but will not be included in the
cumulative grade point average. A grade of “F” will
represent failure and will affect the cumulative grade
point average. A student must declare the Pass/Fail
option at the Registrar’s Office during the first 10
days of the fall/spring semesters or the first week of
Summer Session classes. Once declared, this option
cannot be rescinded.
Grade Point Average
At the end of each semester the grade point average
(sem GPA) and cumulative grade point average (cum
GPA) are computed to indicate the general level of
academic performance of each student. These
indices are determined by dividing the total number
of quality points (sem/cum respectively) by the
number of credit-hours taken (sem/cum). To
determine the quality points, one multiplies the
credit worth of each course by the quality point
index assigned to each grade (e.g. “A”=4.000, 3
credits x 4 (index) = 12 quality points). The semester
GPA is based upon only those courses completed
during a given semester. The cumulative GPA is
based on all courses completed at Felician
University.
Credit-hours for grade “F” are included in the
calculation. Courses graded INC are not included in
the calculation until the grade is resolved or
recorded as an “F.” While PASS is recorded as a
grade on the permanent record, PASS grades are not
included in the quality point index.
Grades for courses that carry in-house credits (for
example, developmental courses) are not included in
the grade point average.
Specifically, 2.000 is the minimum cumulative GPA
needed for graduation from the School of Arts and
Sciences. The minimum GPA for graduation from the
School of Business is 2.500. The GPA required for
graduations from the MBA Program is 3.000. A GPA
of 2.750 is required for graduation from the School
of Education Programs, and a 3.000 for the Master of
Science in Nursing degree program. The GPA
requirement for the Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing is 2.750 and 3.0 for the Accelerated
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program for RN’s.
Felician University Associate Degree graduates who
enter a Baccalaureate program will continue their
GPA unless a written request is submitted to the
Registrar’s office.
Audit Policy
Students have the option of auditing a course. A
request to audit a course must be made at the time
of registration and may not be changed after a
course is in progress. Courses enrolled on an audit
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basis do not carry college credit and will not fulfill
the prerequisite requirements for higher-level
courses. Additionally, students cannot participate in
examinations, nor will students receive a permanent
grade.
Credit Load
One semester hour of credit represents 15 class
meetings of 50 minutes each for traditional
semester length courses (15 weeks). In science
laboratory courses, one credit is awarded for two
and one half hours of laboratory per week.
The University also offers a variety of online learning
experiences:
• eCourse: If classroom time is reduced by more
than 50% and the differential is made up online
it becomes an eCourse (i.e. face time is less
than 19 hours).
• Hybrid: If classroom time is reduced any
portion up to 50% and the differential is made
up online it is a Hybrid, (i.e. 8 week courses
meeting 4 hours a week, (32 hrs) and the 5.5
hours is made up online it is a hybrid).
• eCompanion: All contact hours are face-to-face
for the 37.5 hours.
Enrollment status is defined by course loads as
follows:
• Full-time student: 12 or more credits per
semester
• Half-time student: 6-11 credits per semester
• Part-time student: 1-5 credits per semester
The only exception is students in their final semester
before graduation who need fewer than 12 credits to
graduate, and who normally have carried 12 or more
credits per semester, may be considered full-time for
their final semester.
Students with outstanding academic records who
wish to register for more than 18 credits in a
semester must obtain permission of the School
Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Felician University offers many non-traditional
programs, primarily for adult students, which are
typically in 8 week terms. The policy dictating full-
time or part-time status for these programs with
special term structures will be prorated based on the
semester policy.
The semester policy for undergraduate students
states the student must be enrolled for 24 credits,
divided equally between the semesters, during the
academic year. The same policy will be applied for
programs with a special term structure; these
students must be enrolled for a minimum of 24
credits during the course of the academic year
(generally August 15 to August 15 of each calendar
year).
The disbursement of these 24 credits must be
spread across the term structures equally for a
student to be in full-time status.
For example an 8 week term structures which
generally have five or six terms per academic year,
the student must be enrolled in at least 4 credits per
term to maintain full-time status (24/6).
To determine half-time and part-time status, the
same logic will be applied, using the number of
credits from the traditional semester enrollment as a
base and dividing it between the number of terms
offered for that program structure during the
academic year.
Mid-Term Grades
After mid-term examinations, instructors submit to
the Office of the Registrar a progress report for all
courses. The Registrar’s Office formulates a report of
all students who receive grades of “D” or “F.” All
students who earn a grade below “C” will receive a
Mid-Term Warning letter from the Vice President for
Academic Affairs. A copy of this letter is also sent to
the respective Dean of the School. Students who
receive Mid-Term Warning letters should confer,
without delay, with the course instructor(s).
The Dean of the School may refer other students in
academic jeopardy to the Coordinator of Academic
Student Services for academic counseling.
Final Examinations and
Grades
All final examinations are held on the dates and in
the locations designated on the Examination
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Schedule issued by the Office of the Registrar. No
student is excused from these examinations. Illness
or other substantive reasons may lead to a
deferment of an examination, in which case the
instructor must be notified and supporting
documentation must be submitted.
See “INC" — Incomplete grade on the Grading
System Page
The final grade in any course is based upon
performance throughout the entire semester and
includes reports, recitations, laboratory or clinical
experience, quizzes, tests, term papers, other major
assignments and examinations.
Attendance
Each student at Felician University assumes the
responsibility and obligation of regular and punctual
attendance at classes, laboratory sessions and
clinical experiences. Attendance is recorded as of the
first scheduled class session of each semester.
Students should refer to their course syllabi for class
attendance policies. Unexcused absence or failure to
withdraw officially will result in an “FA” grade.
Students who process registrations, never attend
class, and never officially withdraw will receive a
grade of “FA” and are not eligible for tuition refunds.
Verification of a student’s attendance at Felician
University will be released only upon written
authorization of the student. Authorization forms
are available in the Office of the Registrar.
Prolonged Absences
Students who are absent for more than one class
because of illness or other circumstances must
observe the following procedure:
• Resident Students should notify the Office of
Residence Life (201-559-3505), who will notify
the Registrar.
• Commuter Students should notify the
Registrar’s Office (201-559-6043 or
[email protected]) directly.
In both cases the Registrar’s Office will notify
students’ instructors.
Students should refer to their course syllabi for class
attendance policies.
Developmental Course
Work Policy
Students required to complete any developmental
course work must do so by the time they complete
30 college-level credits (i.e. before beginning their
sophomore year). Students who transfer in more
than 30 credits and who are in need of remedial
work must complete developmental course work
within one year. Students who do not fulfill this
requirement cannot register for college-level
courses. Students must achieve a minimum grade of
“C” in order to complete the requirement.
Developmental course grades do not count in
calculating Dean’s List eligibility. Students may not
withdraw from developmental courses without the
written permission of the School Dean or Associate
Dean.
Academic Probation,
Dismissal, and
Suspension
Failure to maintain established standards of
academic performance will result in probation,
dismissal, or suspension from Felician University.
Students on Probation take no more than 12 credits
of courses they have not attempted before, must
repeat required courses, meet regularly with an
assigned Academic Success Coach, participate in
tutoring, and attend workshops as requested. No
student may be on Academic Probation for more
than two consecutive traditional 15-week semesters.
No student will be placed on Academic Probation a
third time; instead he or she will be dismissed from
the University. Individual Schools may have more
stringent policies. Felician University reserves the
right, at any time, to suspend or dismiss a student
who does not meet academic and/or ethical
standards.
Probation/Dismissal policies for each School appear
on these pages:
• Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• Nursing
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• Teacher Education
Readmission Following
Academic Dismissal
No student dismissed for lack of academic progress
may reapply for admission until one year has
elapsed or until he or she submits an official
transcript demonstrating satisfactory academic
progress at another institution of higher education
(please refer to transfer policy). The student must:
1. Be interviewed by the Dean of the School for
which the student wishes to enroll to ascertain
that he/she meets the admission standards for
that program;
2. Complete the application for re-admission with
a non-refundable $30.00 application fee.
Readmission decisions are made by the Dean of the
School to which the student is applying. The
Admissions Office will be informed of the decision.
Students will be notified by letter from the
Admissions Office.
A student who has been dismissed from Felician
University for lack of academic progress may not
take courses as a non-matriculated student.
Any exception to these regulations must be
approved by the Dean of the School from which the
student was dismissed, or by the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Dean's List Recognition
Matriculated students obtaining a minimum GPA of
3.500 are eligible for placement on the Dean’s List. A
matriculated student with a grade below a “C,” or a
grade below “C+” in the major, will be ineligible for
the Dean’s List.
The Dean’s List is calculated once a semester for full-
time matriculated students (12 or more college-level
credits), and once each academic year (9/1 to 8/31)
for part-time matriculated students who have
accumulated a minimum of 12 college-level credits.
Developmental courses are not included in
calculating eligibility for the Dean’s List.
Students who have not resolved an INC by the date
published under the grading policy section will not
be eligible for the Dean’s List.
Registration Policies
and Procedures
Changes to Registration
Students at Felician University are advised by faculty
and register through Self-Service on the dates
scheduled in the University calendar. Students in
non-traditional programs should check with their
departments for registration dates. Payment of
tuition and fees must occur according to the policies
set by the Office of Student Accounts.
Cancellation of Courses
Courses may be cancelled from the semester or
term schedule because of insufficient enrollment or
other reasons determined by the Vice President of
Academic Affairs. Students will be notified if a
course for which they have registered has been
cancelled.
Change of Registration
After registration is complete, a student may make
changes in their schedule (dropping or adding a
course, changing a section) on the dates assigned for
that action; for the traditional fifteen-week schedule,
Drop/Add occurs during the first week of classes, for
terms of different lengths, the Drop/Add period is
prorated. This process incurs a fee and must be
approved by the Advisor. Forms for this purpose
may be secured from the Office of the Registrar
where the change is recorded, and the written
authorization is filed. See Drop/Add Period and
Process section.
Change of Status/Second Degree
Students who have completed Degree programs at
Felician University may apply to another Degree
program by applying through the Admission office.
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Course Attempts and
Repeats
Course Attempt:
Courses are considered an “attempt” the day after
the close of the initial Add/Drop Period. All
attempted courses appear on the student’s
academic transcript.
Course Repeat Policy:
1. Students must repeat major or major-related
courses in which they earn a “D” or an “F.”
2. Students must repeat attempted major courses
from which they have withdrawn.
3. A second attempt at the same course is
considered a “Repeat.”
4. Students cannot repeat elective courses in
which grades other than a “D” or an “F” have
been earned.
5. Credits for a repeated course are counted only
once.
6. The grade for the “Repeat” course becomes the
official grade. Quality points from the original
grade are replaced by the repeat grade. The
original grade and repeat grade appear on the
academic transcript.
7. Students who pre-register for the second half of
a sequential course, but who do not
successfully complete the first half, must
officially withdraw from the second half before
the semester begins.
8. A student may attempt a course no more than
three times.
9. More restrictive requirements within a specific
major may supersede these policies.
Undeclared Major
Undeclared students must declare a major
(complete and submit a Felician University Major
Form) no later than 2 weeks after the semester
during which they accumulate a total of 45
attempted credits. Undeclared students who enter
the college with 60 or more transfer credits must
declare a major no later than 2 weeks after the
semester during which they accumulate a total of 30
attempted credits.
Drop/Add Period and
Process
A student may drop a course up to the final day of
the Drop/Add period. All courses will appear on the
transcript after this date. A grade of “WD” will be
assigned to students who withdraw from a course
before the last date to withdraw officially without
academic penalty.
The last day to withdraw officially or take a Leave of
Absence is three weeks after Mid-Term Exams for
semester-long courses. Specific dates will be posted
each semester. Dates for withdrawing from courses
running in Summer Sessions I and II will be posted
each term.
Students should be aware that dropping a course
could adversely affect their financial aid.
Students who do not withdraw officially, drop a
course during the Drop/Add period, or take a Leave
of Absence, will have a grade of "FA" assigned for
any course they have stopped attending (see
Grading System for more information).
Non-matriculated students enrolled in one or more
courses wishing to withdraw from a course must
complete (and have processed) an Official
Withdrawal form.
Matriculated students enrolled in only one course
who wish to withdraw from that course must also
process Official Withdrawal or Leave of Absence
forms.
In-House Credits
In-house credits given for developmental courses
are not transferable, are not calculated into a
student’s GPA, and do not apply to a student’s
degree program.
Change of Major
Matriculated students who wish to change degree
programs must complete the Change of Major Form
available in the Office of the Registrar or the School
Dean’s Office. The form is then delivered to the Dean
of the School into which the student wishes to gain
acceptance. The Dean, or his/her designee, will
render a decision and inform the student of this
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decision. The form will be forwarded to the Office of
the Registrar for processing. The student will receive
a copy of the signed form upon completion of
processing.
This procedure is followed only if the student has
already been accepted into a degree program
through the Office of Admission. Non-matriculated
students seeking admission into a degree program
must apply formally through the Office of Admission.
Transcript of Records
The University regards the student’s transcript as a
personal and private document, which is released
only upon authorization of the student and payment
of the required fee. Parchment, a third-party vendor,
handles the University’s transcript requests; their
platform can be reached through the Office of the
Registrar web page on felician.edu. Transcripts are
$10 for electronic delivery. Mailed paper transcripts
are $12.50. Parchment also offers expedited
overnight delivery options available at additional
costs.
Official transcripts are transmitted or mailed
between institutions or are released to students or
graduates in a sealed envelope (unofficial student
copies are available, as well). Felician University does
not duplicate transcripts from other colleges or
official score reports submitted at the time of
admission. At least one week is necessary for
processing transcripts during periods of
commencement, registration, and examination/
grade preparation. Transcripts will not be released if
the student has an outstanding balance with the
Office of Student Accounts.
Official Withdrawal
and Leave of
Absence
Leave of Absence
Felician expects its students to maintain continuous
registration in an academic program except for
approved breaks. However, it is sometimes
necessary for a student to take a temporary leave
with a reasonable expectation that the student will
return from the leave.
If you are considering a leave of absence or
withdrawal, please contact the University’s Retention
Specialist in the Registrar's Office immediately to
discuss your situation. The specialist can review
options, implications, and alternatives; we can also
advise you on appropriate next steps if your decision
to arrange a leave or withdrawal is final. Next steps
vary from student to student, depending on
individual circumstances, therefore a conversation
with the Retention Specialist is important. We can be
reached email at [email protected]
The University is committed to approving requests
for leaves in a responsible manner. This policy is
designed to allow a student the flexibility to take a
temporary break, for one semester (as is required by
Federal Regulations), from their academic program.
Upon return, a student will not be required to apply
for readmission to the University.
Students on a leave of absence may not enroll as a
degree candidate at another institution. If you are
absent for a semester without arranging for an
approved leave, re-enrollment into your degree
program cannot be guaranteed, and your status will
be considered an Unofficial Withdrawal.
If a student does not return to the school at the
expiration of a LOA, the student’s effective
withdrawal date is the date the student began the
LOA.
Procedures:
1. The student should discuss a leave of absence
with his or her Academic Advisor and the
Retention Specialist for Enrollment
Management.
2. The student must complete a “Leave of Absence
Form” and any other forms required by his or
her academic program, department, or school,
and provide supporting documentation.
3. The notation “Leave of Absence” will be entered
on the student’s transcript.
See Treatment of Financial Aid When a Student
Withdraws
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Withdrawal Process
Official Withdrawal
An Official Withdrawal is when you withdraw from
ALL your classes and from the University. An Official
Withdrawal is granted to a matriculated student in
good standing. An application is available in the
Office of the Registrar. The application must be
completed and signed by the student during the
mandatory exit interview with the University’s
Retention Specialist from Enrollment Management.
The effective date is the date the student signs the
Official Withdrawal form.
We can be reached by phone (201-559-6072) and
email at [email protected].
Unofficial Withdrawal
1. Matriculated students who stop attending
classes and are denied a Leave-of-Absence are
considered unofficially withdrawn.
2. Matriculated students who leave the University
and do not file an Official Withdrawal
application are considered unofficially
withdrawn.
3. Matriculated students who fail to register for
consecutive semesters are considered
unofficially withdrawn.
Timeline and Clearing of
Debts
A Leave of Absence will be granted only before the
Official Withdrawal deadline date of the semester in
which the student is registered. Students applying
for a Leave of Absence or Official Withdrawal who
are indebted to the University (have an outstanding
balance with the Office of Student Accounts, owe a
book or library fine, or have incurred parking fees)
must clear the debt within two weeks from the date
of application of the Leave. Students cannot return
to Felician University until all debts have been
cleared.
Withdrawal Policy:
Cohorts/Non-Traditional
Programs
This policy is for all programs scheduled for other
than the traditional fifteen-week semester.
Comprehensive fees and course/lab fees will only be
refundable during the 100% withdrawal period. It is
extremely important that students fill out all
necessary withdrawal forms for forwarding to the
Registrar's Office to be processed. The date the
withdrawal is processed will determine the tuition
refund percentage.
The policy is as follows:
• Withdrawal before the start of the second week
of class = 100% Tuition Refund
• Withdrawal before the start of the third week of
class = 50% Tuition Refund
• Withdrawal after the start of the third week of
class = 0% Tuition Refund
Withdrawal for Specific
Circumstances
Medical, psychological, and compassionate
withdrawals are initiated within Health Services and
Counseling Services or at the discretion of the
administration based on recommendation. Specific
circumstances include:
1. Withdrawal from classes for medical or
psychological circumstance: When an enrolled
student experiences illness, injury, or
psychological/psychiatric disorders, a student,
parent, or guardian may request a medical
withdrawal from school. Appropriate
documentation must accompany the
withdrawal request.
2. Withdrawal from classes for compassionate
circumstance: A student may file a
compassionate withdrawal request when
extraordinary personal reasons, not related to
the student’s personal physical or mental health
(for example, care of a seriously ill child or
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spouse, or a death in the student’s immediate
family), prevent the student from continuing in
classes.
All withdrawal requests for specific circumstances
require thorough and credible documentation. While
consideration is usually for complete withdrawal,
requests for less than a complete withdrawal must
be especially well-documented to justify the selective
nature of the partial withdrawal.
Health Services or Counseling Services designees, in
consultation with the Vice President for Student
Affairs, determine the appropriateness of the
withdrawal. Students who are granted withdrawals
receive grades of WD (withdrawal) in courses in
progress at the date of the withdrawal.
Specific conditions for re-admittance may be
stipulated at the time of withdrawal. These
conditions may specify a minimum period of time for
the withdrawal and/or may require a letter of
medical clearance from a physician, psychologist, or
psychiatrist stating that in the professional’s opinion
the student is now capable of handling the
academic, physical and social demands of college.
NOTE: The student is strongly encouraged to consult
with the Office of Student Accounts and the Financial
Aid Office to identify and understand the monetary
implications of processing a withdrawal.
Standards of
Academic Progress
(SAP)
SAP Evaluation Process
To be eligible for any form of financial aid, federal
(Title IV), state and institutional funds, a student
must make satisfactory academic progress.
Academic progress is evaluated and determined at
the end of each academic year, including summer
courses based on academic progression (pace) and
grades (CGPA). Students MUST meet BOTH
components. Students are notified of their progress
after all spring semester/term grades have been
submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Special
consideration will be given if late grade changes or
course corrections occur.
Felician University SAP policy is consistent with the
institution’s requirements for graduation and
conforms to Federal (Title IV) and State regulations
that govern financial aid programs.
Undergraduate SAP Policy
Undergraduate students seeking a degree or
certificate are expected to complete coursework and
attain a cumulative grade point average (cgpa) based
on the chart below to remain eligible for any form of
financial aid:
Student's Total
Attempted
Credits
Ratio of Attempted and
Completed Credits
(PACE)
Cumulative Grade
Point Average
(CGPA)
0 to 29 30% 1.81
30 to 61 50% 1.91
61 and beyond 67% 2.00
Maximum Time Frame: Once an undergraduate
student has attempted 180 credits or more, they will
no longer be making satisfactory academic progress
regardless of completion percentage or cumulative
grade point average.
Withdrawals, Failures,
Repeats, Incompletes,
Pass/Fail, Missing Grades,
Audited and Non-Credit
Courses
• A student who withdraws from a course or
receives a failing grade will not receive credit for
that course in establishing standards of
progress. This may have a serious adverse
effect on a student’s ability to meet the SAP
standards.
• Any course that is listed on a transcript or grade
report as a Withdrawal (WD) will be counted in
the SAP formula as credits attempted.
• Course failures will be counted in the SAP
formula as credits attempted. All failing grades
will be factored into the CGPA calculation per
institutional policy.
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• Repeated courses are included in credits
attempted for each occurrence. The impact on
CGPA will reflect institutional policy.
• All occurrences of previously failed repeat
courses will be counted in the SAP calculation.
Only one occurrence of a previously passed
course will be counted.
• An Incomplete grade will not be counted
towards the number of courses completed
until the student has successfully met the
requirements of the course and received a final
grade.
• Courses graded on a pass/fail basis will be
counted in credits attempted but will not count
in the CGPA calculation.
• Courses with a missing grade will be counted in
credits attempted with no credits earned. When
the student informs the Financial Aid Office that
a grade has been submitted, the student’s
academic performance will be reviewed.
• Courses taken as an Audit do not count toward
graduation requirements and will not be
included in the calculation of a student’s SAP.
• Remedial courses will be counted in credits
attempted.
Students Who Change
Their Major
A student who changes his/her major will have the
SAP formula calculated based on the number of
credits attempted and completed from the previous
major that fulfill course requirements for the new
major.
Students Who Leave and
Return
A student who withdraws from Felician University
and then returns to the college without attending
any other institution must meet SAP standards as if
they had never left. An interruption of course work
does not change the SAP result.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must meet the SAP percentage
requirement based on the number of credits
accepted in transfer. A student who withdraws from
Felician University, enrolls at another college, and
then returns to Felician must meet the same
standards as a transfer student. Courses taken at
another college as a visiting student and accepted by
Felician University are counted toward Attempted
and Completed credits.
Appeals
Students who fail to meet the academic progress
standards will have their financial aid eligibility
terminated. An appeal based on mitigating
circumstances may be submitted to the Financial Aid
Office. Evaluation of one or more of the following
conditions may result in reinstatement of financial
aid:
• Exceptional medical or personal circumstances
• Personal injury or illness of the student
• Family difficulties, such as divorce or family
illness
• Death of a relative
• Other unusual circumstances
Appeal Process
• Students must submit an ‘Appeal Form to
Reinstate Financial Assistance’ available in
the Financial Aid Office.
• An appeal will be reviewed by the SAP Appeals
Committee which is comprised of
multidisciplinary members of the staff and
faculty.
• Appeals must be submitted within the
established deadlines. Appeal requests
submitted after the deadline will not be
accepted if the SAP Appeals Committee has met
for the final time prior to the start of classes.
• Appeals are granted for one semester
contingent upon an ‘academic plan’ outlining
the academic requirements which must be
fulfilled by the student. If the appeal is
accepted, the student will be placed on
‘financial aid probation’. An ‘academic plan’
must ensure the student will meet the
standards by a specific time.
• Reinstatement of aid for the following semester
will be considered by the SAP Appeals
Committee after a review of the student’s
academic progress and/or successful
completion of the ‘academic plan’.
• All decisions made by the SAP Appeals
Committee are final.
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Financial Aid Probation
A student who is failing to make satisfactory
academic progress whose appeal is approved by the
appeals committee will be placed on ‘financial aid
probation’. Eligibility for financial aid may be
reinstated for one payment period. Financial aid
probation may be granted if the Appeals Committee
determines a student should be able to meet the
standards after the subsequent payment period
and/or will be able to complete an ‘academic plan’.
Academic Plan
Students who fail the satisfactory progress check at
the end of the academic year may only receive aid
for the following semester if they successfully
appeal. An ‘academic plan’ outlining the academic
requirements, which must be fulfilled by the student,
will be provided. A requirement of the plan will
include regular scheduled meetings with an
academic success coach/advisor. Reinstatement of
aid will be contingent upon successful completion of
this plan. An ‘academic plan’ must ensure the
student will meet the standards by a specific time.
Reestablishing Financial Aid
Eligibility
Students who are not making satisfactory academic
progress can restore their eligibility for aid by taking
action that brings the student into compliance with
the SAP Policy. A student granted an appeal based
on an ‘academic plan’ is placed on ‘financial aid
probation’ will only regain eligibility for one
semester. At the end of their financial aid probation,
academic progress and aid eligibility will be
determined.
NOTE: Standards of Academic Progress (SAP)
policies are subject to revisions and updates as
mandated by federal regulations.
Family Educational
Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Requesting and Releasing
Information
Students who desire access to their official
University files may request them from the persons
responsible for the office in which the records are
maintained. Access will be granted as soon as
mutually satisfactory arrangements can be made,
but in no case is the time between request and
access to exceed 45 days.
According to the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, the University cannot release a
student’s records, in other than emergencies,
without a student’s written consent. These records
may be released, however, to other University
officials (including faculty) who have legitimate cause
to review a student’s application for and receipt of
financial aid, or when the information is classified as
Directory Information.
The following categories of information have been
designated by the University as Directory
Information: name, address, major, field of study,
class level and status (full-time, part-time), dates of
attendance, degrees and awards received.
A form is available in the Office of the Registrar for
students desiring to restrict release of Directory
Information; not filing said form signifies
authorization to release information.
Study Abroad and
Exchange
Study Abroad
The Office of International Programs (OIP) provides
assistance to students who wish to spend a
semester, an academic year, or a summer term
abroad in furtherance of their higher education.
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Eligibility for Study Abroad
Freshman students (who have successfully
completed at least twenty-four credits) as well as
sophomores, juniors and first-semester seniors are
eligible to study abroad for a semester, an academic
year, or a summer term. All students are required to
have a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 at the time
of application. Under special circumstances,
students with a cumulative GPA under 2.75 can
petition the Office of International Programs for a
waiver. However, most host institutions abroad
require a foreign student to possess a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to admission and a
designation of “in good standing” from the home
institution.
Requirements for Study Abroad
A student who wishes to study abroad is required to
meet with his/her academic advisor and with the
study abroad coordinator in OIP in order to confirm
eligibility and options for study-abroad programs
(i.e. exchange or third-party provider). A student who
participates in a study abroad program must fulfill
Felician University’s full-time-student requirement,
which means registering for courses in the study
abroad program that equate to at least twelve
credits per semester.
Approval of Course Schedule Prior to Study
Abroad
A student must consult his/her academic advisor as
well as the associate dean of his/her school for
approval of courses in which he/she intends to enroll
while participating in the study abroad program. A
student must then complete the Study Abroad Credit
Transfer Form. The completed form must be
forwarded to the study abroad coordinator in OIP so
that the student may receive official clearance to
study abroad. Failure to complete this form prior to
the start of the study abroad program means that
credits from any registered courses at the student’s
host institution will not be awarded by his/her home
institution (Felician University).
Upon completion of the study abroad program, a
student must request that an official transcript from
the host institution be sent to Felician’s Office of the
Registrar. A student must obtain a minimum letter
grade of “C” in a course at the host institution for the
transfer of credits to be awarded by Felician
University.
Financial Aid Eligibility for Study Abroad
A student's enrollment in a study abroad program
with a schedule of courses that has been approved
for transfer of credits is considered to be a full-time
student at Felician University for the purpose of
applying for financial assistance under Title IV
federal-aid programs (i.e. Federal Pell grants, Federal
Stafford loans). It is important to note that
scholarships awarded by Felician University are not
available for study abroad programs from a third-
party provider. Any specific questions regarding
payment options for study abroad programs should
be directed to the Office of Student Financial
Services.
Billing Procedure for Study Abroad
A student will be billed by the Office of Student
Financial Services for the cost of a study abroad
program as well as for the administrative fee ($100).
The administrative fee covers the cost of services
rendered by staff in both the Office of the Registrar
and the Office of Student Financial Services, on
behalf of the student, in preparation for the study
abroad program.
Health Insurance for Study Abroad
In most cases, the host institution or third-party
provider of the study abroad program will supply
health insurance or will require a student himself/
herself to purchase coverage. If no health insurance
is supplied by the host institution or third-party
provider and there is no requirement for insurance,
OIP strongly encourages that a student still purchase
coverage for the duration of his/her study abroad
program. OIP has information on how to apply for
third-party, health-insurance coverage for a student
who intends to study abroad.
Academic Services
Advising
Felician's Shared Model Advising
Center
• First-Year Advising: Every first-year student is
assigned an Academic Advisor Retention
Specialist (AARS) who remains with the student
through sophomore year. AARS provide
individualized support, guidance, mentoring
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and success coaching. Individual advising
sessions are scheduled early in the semester
with frequent check-ins throughout the year to
ensure the best possible educational
experience at Felician.
• AARS assist the student to adjust to University
life, understand University policies
and procedures, go over curriculum
requirements, make well-informed academic
decisions, access appropriate campus
resources, select relevant courses, clarify
academic and career goals, and develop a
personal growth-mindset for success.
• Upon completion of 60 credits, students
transition to a faculty advisor in their major
area of study and remain with this advisor to
degree attainment.
• For more information about the Shared Model-
Academic Advising Center please contact,
Annette Rycharski, M.Ed., Coordinator at
Testing
Basic Skills Placement Testing in
English and in Mathematics
All incoming freshmen are required to take the
Accuplacer test. This is a computer-generated test,
which measures a student’s abilities in English and
Mathematics. For English, each student takes a test
in Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills, and
also writes a short essay. For Mathematics, each
student takes the Elementary Algebra test and one
other Mathematics test, which is determined by his/
her score on the Elementary Algebra test. These
tests are used to determine the courses for which a
student may register in his/her first semester.
Transfer students who have not completed a college
level English course with a grade of “C” or better are
required to take the English portion of Accuplacer.
Transfer students who have not completed a college
level Math course with a grade of “C” or better are
required to take the Math portion of Accuplacer.
Transfer students who have attempted
developmental/remedial courses at previous
institutions are advised based on their academic
progress in these courses. Students whose learning
or physical disability would prevent them from
taking the test under standard conditions may
request special accommodations. No charge is made
for these arrangements, but supporting
documentation must be provided. For details, please
contact the Coordinator of Accessibility Services at
either 201-559-3190 or 201-559-3191.
Challenge Examinations are graded on a pass/fail
basis. Each academic department has its own criteria
for determining passing grades for Challenge
Examinations. Only passing grades for Challenge
Examinations appear on a student’s transcript.
Successfully completed examinations are listed on
student transcripts under the name and number of
the course challenged, followed by the word
“CHALLENGE.”
Students applying to take a Challenge Examination
must pay a fee of $25.00 per credit according to the
number of credits normally awarded for the
challenged course. For example, students
challenging a 3-credit course will pay a fee of $75.00.
Fees for clinical examinations are necessarily higher.
Application forms may be obtained in the offices of
the Deans of the Schools.
Upon passing the Challenge Examination students
apply to have examination credits awarded by the
University, and will be charged one-third the
standard tuition rate for each Challenge Examination
credit awarded. Credits granted for Challenge
Examinations do not count toward Felician
University’s 30-credit residency requirement. Any
exam, once taken, cannot be repeated.
Undergraduate students are allowed to earn up to
16 hours of credit through Challenge Examinations.
Graduate students may earn up to 9 credits.
Students are not permitted to take Challenge
Examinations during their last semester of
coursework.
Students are not allowed to earn credit by
examination for courses that they have previously
audited, failed, or from which they have withdrawn.
Academic departments are not required to offer
these examinations.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a
nationally recognized series of general and subject
examinations that tests primarily the content and
theory of freshman and sophomore level
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undergraduate courses. They are prepared,
updated, and processed by the Educational Testing
Service.
The University accepts the most recent
recommendation of the Commission on Educational
Credit of the American Council on Education
regarding the minimum score required to earn
credit. These scores appear in the CEEB publication,
College Placement and Credit Examinations: Guide
to Institutional Policies. A maximum of 30 CLEP
credits will be accepted toward a Bachelor’s degree.
A list of the CLEP examinations, course and credit
equivalencies, accepted by Felician University is
available in the Testing Office. Students should
consult with their advisor(s) regarding program
requirements before taking a CLEP exam.
Center for Academic
Technology (CAT)
Mission Statement:
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs, the Center for Academic Technology
supports the academic achievement of both the
faculty and students through technological
innovation.
Objectives:
The Center for Academic Technology will:
• Promote a culture of excellence and innovation
in teaching and learning through conversation,
action, and the integration of learning
technologies.
• Provide an array of professional learning
opportunities to faculty and that promote the
design and implementation of creative learning
environments for all modalities of learning.
• Provide learning opportunities to students
through online workshops.
• Provide learning opportunities for faculty and
adjuncts through immersive workshops on
ground and online.
• Promote a community forum through the
Academic Standing Committee of eLearning
with seasoned eCertified faculty and create a
mentorship program for schools.
• Monitor the use of instructional technology to
ensure that resources and activities used for
eLearning enhance robust academic content
along with the University’s mission.
• Ensure quality control through the 50-point
rubric usage across all four school, aligning with
MSCE Interregional Guidelines.
• Serve as the Regis/OCIU Consortium liaison
office to ensure the creation of new, and
existing fully online courses to be continuously
added to the consortium for external student
enrollment.
• Provide administrative assistant support for
academic technology through online workshops
overseeing the usage of Microsoft Office Suite
and Apple Apps for Education.
• Facilitate the use of the D2L Brightspace (the
University Learning Management System)
• Ensure all instructional technology contractual
obligations are continuously met with cost
effective budgeting.
• Ensure the eLearning ecosystem is always up to
date, with full functionality for faculty and
adjuncts fostering collaboration through all four
schools.
• Collaborate with four schools promoting
external community outreach for technological
innovation.
Types of Online Courses
• eCompanion – is a learning aid to an on-ground
course but the entire course is taught face to
face.
• Hybrid Course – is taught both on-ground and
online.
• eCourse – is fully online, Undergraduate
eCourses require an on-ground proctored final
exam.
• Online Exam Policy
• Student Verification Policy for Undergraduate
Fully Online Courses
• If you are registered and have no financial or
health holds the Datatel system will
automatically enroll you into Brightspace/D2L.
You will receive access on the morning of the
first day of class, unless otherwise noted by
your instructor.
• Check your Felician Hub account for the courses
for which you are officially registered.
• Check your Felician email account for your
logon instructions to Brightspace/D2L.
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• Students cannot be added to a fully online
course after the add/drop period for traditional
15 week courses.
• Students cannot be added to a fully online
course after the first day the course begins for
nontraditional semesters.
• Students cannot be added to a hybrid or
eCompanion after the add/drop period for
traditional 15 week courses.
• Students cannot be added to a hybrid after the
first day the course begins for nontraditional
semesters
• Cohort students contact your Program
Coordinator directly for registration issues.
Need Help?
What is my Felician University email account?
What is my Felician Hub information?
• Contact the Felician University Help Desk or
call 201.559.6165.
What is my Brightspace/D2L ID and password?
• Contact the Brightspace/D2L HelpDesk or
call 877.325.7778.
What is my Brightspace/D2L login?
• Vist the Brightspace/D2L website.
Felician University is approved by the State of New
Jersey to participate in the National Council for State
Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Felician University’s Learning Management System
Accessibility Standards D2L Statement
Accessibility Standards Compliance
• D2L is committed to reporting our web
accessibility compliance openly and
transparently. We believe that accessibility
standards and laws are more than checklists
and work with our client-led Accessibility
Interest Group to ensure our Section 508 VPATs
and WCAG 2.0 checklists are descriptive and
accurate.
• Brightspace Core Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) Checklist
Brightspace Core – Extended Voluntary Product
Accessibility Template (VPAT)
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act (AODA) 2005, we also have a Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan (2014 – 2021) for D2L’s public-
facing websites.
If you are having problems using this website, please
email [email protected] for assistance.
Library Services
The Felician University Library is a center for
discovery, inspiration, instruction, reflection, and
collaboration. Through an ethic of outstanding
service, it ensures access to a set of global resources,
with the overarching purpose of helping students,
both on and off campus, conduct research, explore
an increasingly complex architecture of information,
achieve academic success, and acquire skills for life-
long learning. In aspiring to this mission, the libraries
seek to:
• Provide an inviting, user-oriented learning
environment for on-site users and the technical
infrastructure, resources, and services for
online learning communities;
• Initiate, enhance, and improve new and
traditional user services;
• Offer an instructional program to provide
students with information-seeking skills to
assist them in their pursuit of successful
careers, productive citizenship, and life-long
learning;
• Support the instructional, curricular, and
research needs of the University through an
effective and collaborative collection
development and management program.
The Felician University Library is located on the Lodi
campus and provides the information sources and
services to Felician’s undergraduate students,
graduate students, faculty and staff.
The Library offers group study spaces, quiet study
spaces, computers and printers, as well as print
collections for each of the Schools (Arts & Science,
Business and Information Sciences, Education, and
Nursing). Designated librarians serve as subject-
specific liaisons to each of the Schools.
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The libraries' combined information sources include
over 53,000 print and 255,000 electronic books and
over 20,000 electronic periodicals. Electronic
resources can be accessed through the Felician
University Library's website
(https://felician.libguides.com/libraries) on-campus
and off-campus, by entering the Felician University
network ID and password. Material not owned by
the Felician University Library may be borrowed
from another library at no charge through the
Interlibrary Loan Service. Please note, interlibrary
loans for print materials can take up to two weeks to
receive, and the lending of electronic articles from
journals may be prohibited by publisher embargoes.
Speak with your liaison librarian for more
information on embargoed materials.
Information services include information literacy
instruction delivered through classes and workshops
on both the Lodi and Rutherford campuses;
reference and one-on-one research assistance is
provided in-person, by phone, via email, through
"Zoom" or "Teams" and via chat. Research
appointments are encouraged and can be made
through the Felician University Library's website
(https://felician.libguides.com/libraries).
For hours of operation, check the Felician University
Library's website, or call (201)559-6071.
Current Felician students may register their
university ID cards with the libraries and borrow
materials from the collection. Borrowers are
responsible for all materials lent on their cards and
will not receive grades or graduate if their accounts
have unpaid charges for overdue or lost items.
Food and cell phone conversations are not allowed
in library spaces; beverages are permitted in covered
containers. Campus security will be notified of any
suspected theft of library material. All bags are
subject to search.
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• Jodi Shelly, Director of Library Services and
Assistant Professor. M.L.I.S., Rutgers
University; M.B.A., Felician University.
Librarians
• Kaitlyn Clohosey, Research & Instructional
Services Librarian, Assistant
Professor. M.S.L.I.S., Pratt Institute School of
Information. (School of Nursing)
• Julia Ventura, Scholarly Communications and
Outreach Librarian, Assistant Professor.
M.S.L.S., Pennsylvania Western University:
Clarion. (School of Arts & Sciences)
• (TBD, Public Services Librarian/Head of
Archives, Assistant Professor. (Schools of
Business and Information Sciences and
Education).
Information Technology,
Information Services and
University Helpdesk
General Information
Information Technology, Information Services and
Audio-Visual Services at Felician University strives to
provide state-of-the-art technology solutions that
meet the needs of our university community, and we
are committed to providing the best user support
possible.
User Services consists of the Help Desk, Enterprise
Desktop Support, Information Service Reporting, and
Audio-Visual Services. In coordination, they resolve
technology-related requests, resolve technical
problems, maintain, and develop technology
infrastructure, and more.
For Helpdesk assistance contact
[email protected] 201-559-6165 If you are
experiencing any issues in the classroom and/or in
your office, please be sure to immediately place a
helpdesk ticket so that we can address the issue.
Website access: https://felician.atlassian.net/
servicedesk/customer/portals
Tutorials for Office365 & Additional assistance:
https://felician.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HELP/
overview
New Locations: Lodi Helpdesk is now located on the
second floor of Obal Hall: Room 204 Rutherford
Helpdesk is now located in Ed Commons: 1st Level.
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Who We Are
Information Technology: Christopher Finch-
Assistant VP, Office Phone: 201-559-6084 (Location:
Lodi-Obal Hall 2nd Floor Room 204)
Kelly Burke- IT Help Desk Coordinator, Office Phone:
201-559-6165 (Location: Lodi-Obal Hall 2nd Floor
Room 204)
Cody Hildebrand- Help Desk Support Tech (Location:
Rutherford Ed Commons)
Brady Fernandez- IT Help Desk Specialist (Location:
Lodi-Obal Hall 2nd Floor Room 204)
Henry Rutland- IT Help Desk, Office Phone:
201-559-6058
Information Systems:
Information Systems Craig Savino- Director of
Information Systems, Office Phone: 201-559- 6123
[email protected] Khalid Glenn- Systems Analyst -
Audio Visual:
Audio Visual and AV set up – contact Hendrick
Cuadro [email protected] 1 month prior to your
scheduled event.
Hendrick Cuadro- Director of Audio and Visual
Office, Office Phone: 201-559-6100 (Location: Lodi-
Obal Hall Cafeteria Level-AV Room)
Dr. Deanna Valente, Dean of Information
Technology, Academic Technology and Learning &
Development. [email protected]
E Mail and Internet Policy
Every employee of Felician University is responsible
for using the electronic mail (E-mail) system properly
and in accordance with this policy. Any questions
about this policy should be addressed in writing to
the Director of Information Technology.
The E-mail system is the property of Felician
University. It has been provided by the University for
use in conducting the University’s business. All
communications and information transmitted by,
received from or stored in this system, are the
records and property of Felician University. The E-
mail system is to be used for business of the
University only. Use of the E-mail system by
employees for personal purposes is prohibited, such
as advertising apartments for rent, tickets for sale,
pets for adoption, etc.
Employees have no right of personal privacy in any
matter stored in, created, received, or sent over the
Felician University E-mail system.
Felician University, in its discretion as owner of the E-
mail system, reserves and may exercise the right to
monitor, access, retrieve and delete any matter
stored in, created, received or sent over the E- mail
system for any reason without the permission of any
employee and without notice.
Even if employees use a password to access the E-
mail system, the confidentiality of any message
stored in, created, received or sent from the Felician
University E-mail system still cannot be assured. Use
of passwords or other security measures does not in
any way diminish the University’s rights to access
materials on its system or create any privacy rights
of employees in the messages and files on the
system. Any password used by employees must be
revealed to Felician University, as E-mail files may
need to be accessed by the University in an
employee’s absence.
Employees should be aware that deletion of any E-
mail messages or files will not truly eliminate the
messages from the system. All E-mail messages are
stored on a central back-up system in the normal
course of data management. Assume that any E-mail
message you send may remain in the University’s
records forever.
Even though Felician University has the right to
retrieve and read any E-mail messages, those
messages should still be treated as confidential by
other employees and accessed only by the intended
recipient. Employees are not authorized to retrieve
or read any E-mail messages that are not sent to
them. Any exception to this policy must receive the
prior approval of the Director of Information
Technology.
Felician University’s employment opportunity policy
and its policies against sexual or other harassment
apply fully to the E-mail system and any violation of
those policies is grounds for discipline, up to and
including discharge. Therefore, no E-mail messages
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should be created, sent or received if they contain
intimidating, hostile or offensive material concerning
sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, status as a
Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any other
classification protected by law.
Felician University’s employment opportunity policy
and its policies against sexual or other harassment
apply fully to the E-mail system and any violation of
those policies is grounds for discipline, up to and
including discharge. Therefore, no E-mail messages
should be created, sent or received if they contain
intimidating, hostile or offensive material concerning
sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, status as a
Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any other
classification protected by law.
The E-mail system may not be used to solicit for any
non-job related solicitations or in any other way that
violates the University’s non-solicitation policy.
The E-mail system shall not be used to send (upload)
or receive (download) copyrighted materials, trade
secrets, proprietary financial information or similar
materials without prior authorization from the
Director of Information Technology. Employees, if
uncertain about whether certain information is
copyrighted, proprietary or otherwise inappropriate
for transfer, should resolve all doubts in favor of not
transferring the information and consult the Director
of Information Technology.
Although the University recognizes that the Internet
may have useful applications to its business,
employees may only engage in Internet use for a
specific business purpose which requires such use.
Absent such specific business purpose, employees
may not access the Internet using the University’s
computer systems at any time or for any reason.
“Surfing the Net” is not a legitimate business activity.
Also notice that browser based E-mail such as
hotmail, yahoo, msn, etc. should abide by this policy
and can be tracked by user or computer.
The approval of the Director of Information
Technology is required before anyone can post any
information on commercial on-line systems or the
Internet. Any approved material that is posted
should obtain all proper copyright and trademark
notices. Absent prior approval from Felician
University, to act as an official representative of the
University, employees posting information must
include a disclaimer in that information stating that
“Views expressed by the author do not necessarily
represent those of the University.”
Users should routinely delete outdated or otherwise
unnecessary E-mails and computer files. These
deletions will help keep the system running
smoothly and effectively, as well as minimize
maintenance costs. All users have a storage quota
assigned to their mailbox and if exceeded you will no
longer be able to send mail until reduced.
Employees are reminded to be courteous to other
users of the system and always to conduct
themselves in a professional manner. E-mails are
sometimes misdirected or forwarded, and may be
viewed inadvertently by persons other than the
intended recipient. Users should write E-mail
communications with no less care, judgment and
responsibility than they would use for letters or
internal memoranda written on the University’s
letterhead.
Because E-mail records and computer files may be
subject to discovery in litigation, Felician University
employees are expected to avoid making statements
in E-mail or computer files that would not reflect
favorably on the employee or the University if
disclosed in litigation or otherwise.
Any employee who discovers misuse of the E-mail
system should immediately contact the Director of
Information Technology.
Violations of the Felician University E-mail policy may
result in disciplinary action up to and including
discharge.
The University reserves the right to modify this
policy at any time, with or without notice. Use of any
aspect of the University’s computer system
constitutes consent by the user to all of the terms
and conditions of this policy.
Employee accounts are deactivated upon separation
from the university unless otherwise agreed upon by
the institution.
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Employee Email Accounts
· Employee email accounts are created for all
employees at time of hire.
· New full-time employees receive their email
account information during their employee
orientation. Adjunct and part-time employees can
contact the Helpdesk for assistance with accessing
their accounts.
· Employee accounts are deactivated upon
separation from the university unless otherwise
agreed upon by the institution.
Student Email Accounts
· Student email accounts are created for all students
at the time of acceptance.
· Students receive their email account information in
their acceptance letters.
· Student accounts are kept active for approximately
one year from graduation or the last semester of
attendance. Accounts for accepted prospective
students who elected not to attend Felician
University are deactivated.
Center for Academic
Success and
Effectiveness
Center for Academic
Success and Effectiveness
General Information
The Center for Academic Success and Effectiveness
(CASE) provides resources for Felician students as
they work to maximize their full academic potential.
CASE collaborates with faculty, staff, and other
campus units to provide a range of services,
programs, and resources to support student
learning and degree completion. CASE services and
resources are student-centered, accessible, and
inclusive. The Center encompasses Accessibility
Services, Advising, Tutoring Studios, Discovery
Program, Academic Success Coaching, Starfish At
Felician, and the 3-D Felician Experience. It provides
a wide range of resources to help Felician University
students achieve academically and persist to degree
completion.
The Center for Academic Success and Effectiveness
offers readily accessible services, including support
in writing, mathematics, science, subject area
tutoring, learning strategies and time management
skills, and assistance for students with documented
disabilities. The services provided by the Center for
Academic Success and Effectiveness are free to
Felician University students. The Center for
Academic Success and Effectiveness is in Kirby Hall
on the Lodi Campus.
Felician’s Shared Model-
Academic Advising Center
• First-Year Advising: Every first-year student is
assigned an Academic Advisor Retention
Specialist (AARS) who remains with the student
through sophomore year. AARS provide
individualized support, guidance, mentoring
and success coaching. Individual advising
sessions are scheduled early in the semester
with frequent check-ins throughout the year to
ensure the best possible educational
experience at Felician.
• AARS assist the student to adjust to university
life, understand University policies, procedures,
and curriculum requirements, make well-
informed academic decisions, access
appropriate campus resources, select relevant
courses, clarify academic and career goals, and
develop a personal growth-mindset for success.
• Upon completion of 60 credits, students
transition to a faculty advisor in their major
area of study and remain with this advisor to
degree attainment.
Coordinator of Shared Model-Advising
Center: Annette Rycharski M.Ed.,
The Discovery Program
for Undecided/Undeclared
Students
Felician’s Discovery Program is designed for students
entering college who are unsure about a major and
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a career path. The Discovery Program provides
opportunities to explore majors and career goals
that fit each student's skills and interests.
Discovery Program students collaborate one-on-one
with a designated advisor to:
• Assess personal talents, abilities, and skills (and
learn hidden ones).
• Design, with an Academic Success Coach, an
exploratory plan followed by a path to degree
completion.
• Earn Curricular Commons credits (Gen. Ed.)
applicable to all majors.
• Explore careers of interest as well as job
outlooks and salaries.
• Connect with resources both inside and outside
the University that support a successful
Discovery Experience
Coordinator of Starfish At Felician, Discovery
Program, & Academic Success Coach- Pam Garvey-
201-559-6163
Starfish At Felician
• Starfish At Felician: STARFISH is a software
system that connects each student to his/her
advisors, professors, and helpful University
resources. With a click of a button, students can
schedule appointments with instructors,
advisors, tutoring, Registrar, Financial Aid,
Counseling, and other essential offices to get
the help needed to succeed at Felician. To
logon to Starfish, go to http://www.felician.edu/
my-felician
Coordinator of Starfish At Felician, Discovery
Program, & Academic Success Coach- Pam Garvey-
201-559-6163
Academic Success
Coaching
• Academic Success Coaching: Academic
Success Coaching is a partnership between a
student and an Academic Success Coach (ASC)
working together to develop proactive
strategies to address academic concerns and
life challenges.
◦ An ASC helps a student:
▪ Focus on individual goals and identify
steps to reach them.
▪ Identify and overcome obstacles that
may impede success.
▪ Develop the academic skills and
strategies needed to become a self-
regulated learner.
▪ Explore effective time management
and organizational skills.
▪ Connect to helpful University and
community resources.
Coordinator of Starfish At Felician, Discovery
Program, & Academic Success Coach- Pam Garvey-
201-559-6163
3-D Felician Experience
Initiative
• 3-D Felician Experience Initiative (3-DFE):
3-DFE is a transformative sequence of
coordinated experiences that promote personal
success in college and in life after college with
durable and lifelong learning skills. Students
take the following 3 courses:
◦ DREAM- UNIV101: Transition successfully
into Felician University Life (Freshman
Year)
◦ DARE- UNIV201: Persist with grit on the
path to degree completion (Sophomore
Year)
◦ DO- UNIV301: Navigate with confidence
Senior year and life after degree
completion (Junior Year)
Coordinator of 3-D Felician Experience: Barbara
Rosatelli, MSCP-201-559-6052
Office of Accessibility
Services
• Office of Accessibility Services: Felician
University is committed to providing equal
access to students with documented physical,
sensory, learning, and psychological disabilities.
We work with students on a case-by-case basis
to determine reasonable accommodations in
accordance with the policies underlying Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the
ADA Amended Acts of 2008. Prospective and
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enrolled students are required to initiate
contact with this office to receive services or to
arrange appropriate accommodations.
Coordinator of Accessibility Services: Carolyn
Kehayan, MA, LDT-C - 201-559-6050
Student Affairs
Alumni Association
The Felician University Alumni Association was
formed in 1966 to provide a method by which
graduates could deepen and continue the
friendships and momentum developed during their
student days. In 1990, the Alumni Association
broadened its horizons to provide and coordinate
programs, services, and outreach that support
Felician University and their students and engage all
Alumni. Under the guidance of the Office of
University External Relations, Alumni Engagement
directs all Alumni events and activities.
Upon graduation and at no cost, you automatically
become part of the Alumni Association. Benefits of
being a Felician University Alumni member include:
• Serve as a mentor a Felician Student
• Use of Felician’s Library services online and
Lodi.
• Use of Felician’s Fitness Center located in the
Wellness and Recreation Center in Rutherford
(upon prior request and approval).
• Use of Computer lab on both Lodi and
Rutherford campuses.
• Opportunity to join an Alumni Advisory Board
Meeting held quarterly.
• Opportunity for nomination as a candidate for
Alumni Advisory Board member seat.
• Free admission to all home and athletic events.
Athletics
Felician University's athletic philosophy emphasizes
the development of the total person - the student as
well as the athlete. It is essential that all student-
athletes be provided with the direction, assistance
and guidance needed to reach their goals in all areas
of college life: academic, spiritual, and social.
Student-athletes are urged to focus on the
incentives, knowledge, and skills essential to
attaining their full potential. The athletic program
seeks to help each participant understand the close
correlation between sports and life, toward the
ultimate goal of encouraging a well-adjusted,
contributing member of the college and the larger
society.
Felician University Golden Falcons participate in
Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) and the Central Atlantic
Collegiate Conference (CACC). The sports programs
that are offered include: Men’s & Women’s Cross
Country, Men & Women’s Soccer, Women’s
Volleyball, Men’s Golf, Men & Women’s Basketball,
Women’s Bowling, Women’s Swimming, Baseball,
Softball, Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling, Men &
Women’s Track & Field, Men & Women’s Lacrosse,
and Co-Ed Cheer and Dance.
Behavioral Health and
Counseling Services
The professional staff of the Counseling Center is
committed to providing confidential quality services
to students dealing with developmental concerns, as
well as students experiencing more difficult,
challenging circumstances. The professional
clinicians are committed to helping students:
• Achieve their educational and career goals
• Learn problem solving and decision making
• Enhance their self esteem
• Engage in healthy relationships
• Meet personal goals
• Appreciate the consequences of their thought and
actions
Some common issues that University students
present in counseling include: adjusting to college,
self-esteem, feeling stressed or overwhelmed,
anxiety, depression, academic concerns, anger
management, substance use, eating and sleeping
concerns, gender and sexual identity, and
relationships concerns.
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The Counseling Center provides:
· Short-term individual counseling, in person or by
tele-counseling for Felician students
· Couples counseling if both partners are Felician
students
· Therapy groups on a variety of issues, determined
by student need and interest
· Educational programs that encourage personal
growth
· Referrals for additional or specialized services and/
or medication off-campus
· Consultations with others concerned about
students
· Crisis response
As detailed in the Student Handbook, the Counseling
Center implements the University policies regarding
Harmful Behavior, Personal Grooming and Hygiene,
Alcohol and Drugs, Substance Abuse and Medical
Amnesty, and Overdose Protocol.
The clients' rights to privacy and confidentiality are
taken seriously in the Counseling Center.
Communications between the clinician and client are
privileged, confidential, and safeguarded. Counseling
records do not become part of the educational
record. Confidentiality is guaranteed within legal and
ethical guidelines. Exceptions to confidentiality exist
to ensure the safety of the client and others in rare
cases.
The following off-campus hotlines/services are
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 988 or
1-800-273-TALK (8255). For veteran’s services, dial
988 or, after dialing 1-800-271-8255, press 1.
Text “START” to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line
Care Plus 24/7 hotline at 201-262-4357
Healing Space is a sexual violence resource center
with a 24/7 hotline at 201-487-2227.
NJ Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-572-7322.
The Trevor Project offers 24-hour lifeline support for
those with LGBT concerns at 866-488-7386.
Bookstore
Students can purchase textbooks and other supplies
at the Campus Bookstore located on the ground
floor of Albin Obal Hall in Lodi.
Visit the Campus Bookstore website
at: www.bkstr.com/felicianstore
Campus Ministry
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Reflecting our Catholic value that all people are
created in the image and likeness of God, Campus
Ministry strives to be a home for all students to
integrate faith into the whole of their lives from an
intellectual and spiritual perspective. We’re a home
where all people are welcome. It doesn’t matter who
you are, where you’re from, what you study, or what
you believe - whether you’re already deeply engaged
in a faith tradition or are exploring new ideas and
questions - we’re all on the same journey of faith,
and we’re here to walk that journey with you
throughout your time at Felician University. The
Campus Ministry team accompanies students and
campus members on the journey to knowing, loving,
and serving God through our Felician Core Values
and Franciscan Spirituality. Mass is celebrated on the
Lodi and Rutherford campus chapels during the
week, and on Sunday evenings at the Rutherford
campus. With Campus Ministry, you’ll encounter
opportunities to pray, play, serve, learn, and worship
together. The Campus Ministry team also works with
the students on interreligious programs. Through
individual direction, events, programs, and initiatives
that encourage faith-filled personal growth and
commitment to loving and serving others, Felician
University endeavors to build a strong faith
community.
PEOPLE
• Jennifer K. Monsalve, Director of Campus
Ministry; B.A., Fordham University; M.A.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
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Career and Experiential
Learning Center
A student’s primary goal upon graduating college is
to have multiple career opportunities to begin using
the degree/license they have just earned and paid
for with their time, money, and resources.
Employers look for talent that has validated
education, experiential learning opportunities,
people skills, competitive grades, and relevant work
experience. The primary mission of the Career and
Experiential Learning Center (CELC) is to connect
students, alumni, and faculty with employers who
provide Experiential Learning Opportunities that
lead to 1st Destination Employment and Career
Pathway Employment opportunities, while preparing
them professionally and instilling the core values of
Felician University.
From your first day as students through graduation
to life as an alum, CELC is here to educate, prepare,
and assist with personal and professional
development opportunities along their Career
Pathway. It is CELC’s desire to help students/alumni
make excellent career related decisions.
CELC provides the following initiatives:
• Employer Sponsored – Industry Specific Career
Pathway Initiatives
◦ (Career Fairs, Direct Hire Events, Business
& Industry Leadership Series)
• Experiential Learning Opportunities and
Initiatives
◦ (Internships, GA Positions, Student On-
Campus Work, I-Lab, Volunteer, etc.)
• Career Exploration and Career Counseling
◦ Career Portfolio Creation
◦ Major and Career Advising
◦ Aptitude Assessments
◦ Mentorships
◦ Graduate School Planning
• Career Pathways Platforms (Software)
◦ Simplicity/Handshake
◦ Focus 2
◦ Big Interview (AI Software)
◦ My Plan
◦ What To Do With This Major,
• School Focused – Dean/Faculty Led Student
Engagement Initiatives
• Development of Students and Alumni through
Professional Development, Work Ready, and
Soft-Skill Workshops
◦ Job & Internship Search
◦ Aptitude Assessment
◦ Mock Interview/Behavioral Interviewing
◦ Prepare Your Career Portfolio
◦ Interview Anxiety Strategies
Staff:
Greg Skelley, Executive Director
Michelle Markowicz, Career & Internship Advisor -
Child Care Services
CHILD CARE SERVICES
The Felician University School of Education has
established Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programs
committed to providing a nurturing environment
focused on best practices in early childhood
education. The students enjoy a variety of hands-on
learning center activities and receive specialized
instruction in the areas of art, music, and physical
education. The preschool also offers a safe state of
the art playground and the services of a full-time
nurse. The hours of operation are from 8:00am to
4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Tuition is $780.00
per month. Children must be fully potty trained
before entering the program.
For further information, please email the Director,
Frank Quatrone: [email protected] or call
201-559-6033.
Preschool Staff Members:
• Frank Quatrone – Executive Director, School of
Education Preschool; B.A., Bridgewater College;
M.A., New Jersey City University
• Gina Michalski – Lead Teacher, School of
Education Preschool; B.A., SUNY Potsdam; M.A.,
Montclair State University
• Melissa Karcic – Associate Teacher, School of
Education Preschool; B.S., St. Peter’s University
• AnneMarie Barone – Assistant Teacher, School
of Education Preschool
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Community Service
Building upon the knowledge gained through the
University’s academic offerings, students have a
social responsibility to apply their knowledge and
skills to the betterment of society. Motivated by the
principles of Christian love and civic responsibility,
Felician University encourages students to develop a
concern about and participate in remedying human
problems. Community Service is a requirement of
the University's Honors program.
Cultural Opportunities
Felician University is committed to providing a
diverse and inclusive environment where students
can engage in a wide range of cultural opportunities
both inside and outside the classroom. We recognize
the importance of fostering a sense of belonging
among our students by celebrating and representing
various cultures on campus.
To promote inclusivity and cultural awareness,
Felician University offers a multitude of activities
through the JEDI Council and the Center for Student
Development and Engagement. These initiatives
create platforms for students to share and learn
about different cultures. On-campus activities such
as Diversity Week, Cultural Explosion, workshops,
lectures, and the JEDI Awards provide engaging
opportunities for students to explore different
cultures, traditions, and perspectives. These events
celebrate diversity and facilitate meaningful
conversations that enhance cultural understanding
and appreciation within our community. In addition
to on-campus activities, Felician University extends
cultural experiences beyond the campus borders.
At Felician University, we believe that fostering
cultural awareness and creating an inclusive
environment go hand in hand. By providing diverse
cultural opportunities, we empower our students to
embrace their own heritage while fostering a climate
of respect, curiosity, and understanding among all
members of our university community.
Food Services
Meals are served in the Lodi Dining Hall, located on
the lower level of Albin Obal Hall, Monday through
Friday, according to the following schedule:
• Monday - Friday
◦ Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
◦ Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:300 P M
Meals on the Rutherford Campus served at the
dining hall located on the lower level of
the gymnasium follow this schedule:
• Monday - Friday
◦ Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
◦ Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
◦ Dinner: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday and Sunday
◦ Brunch: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
◦ Dinner: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Castle Café (Starbucks) Monday - Friday
◦ 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Beverages and snacks are available from the vending
machines found on both campuses. Food is also
served in the Falcon’s Nest Snack Bar located in the
Student Center Building at the Rutherford Campus.
• Falcon’s Nest Hours of Operation Monday
- Sunday
◦ 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Center for Health
Health services such as health assessments,
physicals, sick visits, blood work, immunizations and
TB testing are available at the Student Wellness
Center which is located on the Rutherford campus.
Our hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm during the
fall and spring semester. Health care is provided by
a board certified adult nurse practitioner.
Appointments can be made by calling (201) 559-3559
or by e-mail via [email protected]. Urgent care
on evenings, weekends, and holidays is available at
the ImmediCenter located at 1355 Broad Street in
Clifton (approximately 5.3 miles from campus) which
can be reached at (973) 778-5566 for hours and
appointments (http://www.immedicenter.com).
Emergency care and night-time urgent care is
provided by the local hospital emergency rooms. If
required, emergency transportation is provided by
the local rescue squad.
All students, including ALL off-site education and
nursing students, are required to submit a
completed Enrollment Prerequisite Health Form.
Forms can be obtained through the Student
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Wellness Center or online at http://felician.edu/
studenthealthrequirements. Health criteria and
documentation are mandated for ALL students by
the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior
Services and by Felician University policy. Additional
health criteria may be required for certain categories
of students as determined by student age, campus
residency, and declared major. Students should
consult the Student Handbook or contact the
Student Wellness Center for specific requirements.
Any student who takes a leave of absence or
withdraws and later re-enters the University should
contact the Student Wellness center upon their
return.
Felician University understands that having health
insurance is critical for maintaining your health and
well-being. As a result of the Student Health
Insurance Legislative S-2291 passage, New Jersey
colleges and universities no longer require full-time
students to show proof that they are covered by
health insurance policies; however, with the passage
of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act (PPACA), all citizens must have insurance
coverage through a PPACA compliant plan or they
will be subject to tax fines beginning January, 2014.
Effective for Fall 2018, Felician University will no
longer offer student Health insurance. All
undergraduate students must show proof of health
insurance. Please send a copy of the front and back
of your health insurance card, with the Enrollment
Prerequisite Health Form, to the Center for Health.
Acceptable Insurance (PPACA approved) includes:
• Parent's insurance plan
• An individual marketplace plan
• Medicare/Medicaid
• Tricare, veteran's benefits, and other
government plans
Students who wish to purchase insurance are
encouraged to visit the following federal exchange
websites:
• Healthcare.gov
• Individual Health Insurance Plans offered by the
State of New Jersey
Student records are confidential and maintained
under the guidelines of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy
standard. All Protected Health Information (PHI) can
only be released upon written request by completing
a medical disclosure form which can be accessed by
http://felician.edu/studenthealthrequirements.
The college reserves the right not to enroll students
(or to terminate the enrollment of those enrolled)
where their health status makes it impossible for
them to meet the academic and practicum of their
enrollment in respective programs.
Orientation
Orientation at Felician University plays a crucial role
in ensuring a successful transition for incoming
students into the vibrant Felician community. Our
comprehensive orientation program introduces new
students to a wide range of academic and co-
curricular services and programs that are essential
to their collegiate journey.
The orientation program consists of two parts. The
first part is the pre-orientation portal, which allows
students and their families to review and familiarize
themselves with the abundant resources available to
them. This ensures that new students have a solid
understanding of the key services and opportunities
even before stepping foot on campus. The second
part is an in-person orientation on campus, where
students have the opportunity to engage directly
with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Through collaboration with various university
departments, the orientation program provides a
structured and holistic introduction to the collegiate
environment. Students and their families are
informed about educational opportunities, campus
services, and their responsibilities both inside and
outside the classroom. Interactive and engaging
sessions help new students establish connections
with their peers, fostering a sense of community and
belonging right from the start.
Orientation aims to create a positive and engaging
experience for new students and their families. By
feeling connected, confident, proud, and excited
about their college choice, students are motivated to
actively participate in campus life and fully embrace
the Felician University community.
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Organizations and Clubs
Students with special interests will find the following
organizations and clubs currently available on
campus.
• Acting Club
• Active Minds
• Alpha Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
International Honor Society of Nursing
• Artemisia Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority
Inc
• Association of LatinX Students
• Best Buddies Club
• Black Student Union (BSU)
• Commuter Student Organization
• Felician Programming Board
• Gaming Club
• Graduate Nursing Student Academy
• International Students' Association
• Italian Club Student Organization
• National Society of Leadership and Success
(NSLS)
• Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority Inc.
• Residence Hall Association
• Relay for Life
• STEAM Club
• Student Alumni Association
• Student Government Association
• Student Government Association Allocations
Board
• Student Nurses' Association
• Transfer Student Organization
• Wings of Pride
Professional
Organizations
Students in the School of Education programs have
the opportunity to join the Student National
Education Association (SNEA). In so doing, they also
become members of the New Jersey Education
Association (NJEA). Additionally, candidates with the
appropriate grade point average (3.25
undergraduate or 3.5 for graduate) are eligible for
the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society.
The University’s School of Business is a chapter
member in Sigma Beta Delta (SBD), the International
Honor Society for Business, Management, and
Administration. SBD is the highest national
recognition that a business student can receive at a
college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter.
To be eligible for membership, a business major
must rank in the upper 20% of the junior, senior or
master’s class and be invited to membership by the
faculty. The purposes of Sigma Beta Delta are to
encourage and recognize scholarship and
achievement among students of business,
management, and administration, as well as to
encourage and promote personal and professional
improvement and a life distinguished by honorable
service to humankind.
[http://www.sigmabetadelta.org/]
Felician University is a member of the New Jersey
Student Nurses Association. Undergraduate nursing
students are encouraged to join both the state and
national organizations and to participate fully.
Felician University is chapter member of Alpha Beta
Chi (the Nursing Honor Society) which is part of
Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of
Nursing (http://www.nursingsociety.org/). This
society recognizes outstanding achievement and
leadership qualities, fosters high professional
standards, and encourages creative work and
commitment to the ideals and purposes of the
profession. Qualified students are inducted annually.
Publications
Focus on Felician, published by the Office for
Institutional Advancement, is directed to friends of
the University as well as donors, benefactors,
alumni, community leaders, and prospective
students. The magazine provides readers with news
about the University and its supporters.
The Honors Newsletter is published twice a
semester and contains articles and items of interest
concerning Honors Program activities.
The Newsletter of the Office of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs is published each semester and
highlights the scholarly and professional
achievements and activities of University faculty and
staff.
Veterans
Felician University strongly supports military
veterans, active duty service members and their
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families, offering programs, personnel and
educational benefits designed around military and
veteran students. Please contact the Veterans
Services office for a complete overview of the
University’s services including Felician University
Military Grant and other support services. Please
also refer to Veteran Educational Benefits for
information.
The Veterans Club offers students an opportunity to
learn about the various support services and
resources available at the University. For many
veterans, the organization provides opportunities for
members to socialize, study, and connect with
students of a similar background.
Veterans are granted Priority Registration and
should contact their Advisors and Veteran Services
for specific information.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(c), Felician
University (the University) adopts the following
additional provisions for any students using U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I.
Bill® (Ch.33) or Vocational Rehabilitation &
Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the
institution is pending from the VA.
The University will not:
• Prevent the student’s enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee;
• Require the student to secure alternative or
additional funding
• Deny the student access to any resource
(access to classes, libraries, or other
institutional facilities) available to other
students who have satisfied their tuition and
fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such student
may be required to
• Produce the VA Certification of Eligibility (COE)
(or its equivalent) or for Chapter 31, VA VR&E’s
contract with the school on VA Form 28-1905 by
the first day of class.
◦ Note: Chapter 33 students can register at
the VA Regional Office to use E-Benefits to
get the equivalent of a Chapter 33
Certificate of Eligibility. Chapter 31
students cannot get a completed VA Form
28-1905 (or any equivalent) before the VA
VR&E case-manager issues it to the school
• Provide a written request to be certified;
• Provide additional information needed to
properly certify the enrollment as described in
other institutional policies.
Degrees and Special
Programs
Degrees, Minors, and
Certificates
Bachelor's Degree:
• B.A. — Art
◦ Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography &
New Media, or Painting & Drawing
• B.A. — Communications
◦ Journalism & Media or Digital Video
Production
• B.A. — Education
• B.A. — English
• B.A. — Humanities
◦ Interdisciplinary Studies
◦ Global Peace and Justice Studies
• B.A. — Management and Marketing
• B.A. — Mathematics
• B.A. — Natural Sciences and Mathematics
◦ General Science Concentration
• B.A. — Social and Behavioral Sciences
• B.A. — Psychology
• B.S. — Accounting
• B.S- Business Analytics
• B.S. — Biology
◦ Pre-M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
◦ Pre-Medical Doctor Advising Track
◦ Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advising Track
◦ Pre-M.S. in Occupational Therapy (post-
baccalaureate degree with Sage Colleges,
Albany)
◦ Pre-Doctorate of Physical Therapy
(articulated degree with the Rutgers-SHP)
◦ Pre-Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
(articulated degree with New York College
of Podiatric Medicine)
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◦ Pre-Doctorate of Chiropractic (articulated
degree with New York Chiropractic
College)
◦ Pre-Doctorate of Audiology (articulated
degree with Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania)
• B.S. — Business Administration
• B.S. — Medical Laboratory Sciences (joint
degree program with the Rutgers-SHP)
• B.S. — Computer Science
• B.S. — Cybersecurity
• B.S. — Criminal Justice
• B.S. — Exercise Sports Science
• B.S. -- Finance
• B.S. — Health Information Management (joint
degree program with the Rutgers-SHP)
• B.S. — Healthcare Administration
• B.S. — Management
• B.S. — Marketing
• B.S. — Medical Imaging Sciences (joint degree
program with the Rutgers-SHP)
◦ Diagnostic Medical Sonography
◦ Cardiac Sonography
• B.S.N. — Nursing
• B.S. — Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Psychology (joint degree program with the
Rutgers-SHP)
Associate's Degree:
• A.A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Minors:
• Art
• Fine Arts
• Graphic Design
• Photography and New Media Painting and
Drawing
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Profiling (Law Enforcement
Investigation & Interviewing)
• Cybersecurity English
• Exercise Sports Science
• Gerontology
• Global Peace & Justice
• History
• Humanities & Humanistic Studies “Prism
Paterson”
• Humanities Interdisciplinary
• International Business
• International Visual Studies
• Mathematics
• Medieval Studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Theater Studies
• Women’s Studies
Certificates:
• Criminal Profiling (Law Enforcement
Investigation & Interviewing)
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Marketing
• Forensics
• General Studies
• Graphic Design
• Humanities & Humanistic Studies (Prism
Paterson)
• Liberal Arts
• Photography
• Religious Studies
• Elementary Education/P-3 Option
• Elementary Education
• Mathematics Education (K12)
• Special Education
• Supply Chain Management
Concentrations:
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Criminology
Special Academic
Programs
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Felician’s Educational Opportunity
Fund Program:
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program
provides full-time undergraduate study to
disadvantaged New Jersey residents who would not
be able to attend college without additional financial
assistance and special services. The program is
geared toward students who show potential but are
unable to attend college because of inadequate high
school preparation coupled with a background of
historical poverty. Applicants to the EOF Program
must be residents of New Jersey for at least one
year, give evidence of an educationally and
economically disadvantaged background, and prove
ineligible for admission under regular admissions
standards. Academic counseling, tutoring, and
participation in a summer program are mandatory
components of the EOF Program. EOF students
receive assistance in adjusting to college life and
competing at the college level. Applicants must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) and forward a copy to the Financial Aid
Office at Felician University. Further information may
be obtained from the EOF Office at Felician
University, (201) 559-6054.
The JumpStart Program:
The JumpStart Program helps accepted students
who are underprepared for college academics. This
five week intensive basic skills program exposes
students to the academic and study skills necessary
to be successful in higher education. Students may
be mandated to participate in the program based on
their college admission status. Students who have
placed into development courses as a result of their
Accuplacer testing may register for the program.
Students who want to hone their skills in writing,
reading comprehension, and math may enroll for
the program as well.
The Second Baccalaureate Degree
Program:
This program is designed to meet the needs of
persons already holding a Bachelor’s degree who
wish to obtain a degree in another major. Upon
admission, the student is required to satisfy the
requirements of the major in the second degree
program, including a minimum of 30 credits, taken
at Felician University for the Bachelor’s degree;
completion of Felician University’s Core
requirements (or equivalencies) and major
requirements; and completion of at least four upper-
division courses in the new major at Felician
University.
Project Forward
Project Forward is designed to enable outstanding
high school students to experience college learning
while completing high school studies. Courses are
offered during the fall and spring semesters, carry
college credit, and can be applied to degree studies
at Felician University. Students who plan to attend
another college may be able to transfer these credits
into their degree programs. Enrollment into this
program is open to high school students who have
completed their sophomore year with a GPA of 3.000
or higher on a 4.000 scale, and who have received
permission from their guidance counselor and
parent or guardian. Tuition for each three-credit
course is equal to the cost of one credit.
Felician University provides specialized Pre-
Professional Advising Programs for students
planning to attend medical school or law school after
completing their undergraduate degree. Participants
in these programs fulfill the usual requirements for a
major in their chosen field of study, but also take
additional courses specifically intended to prepare
them for admission into medical school or law
school.
Felician University’s DEED Partnership
Program:
The DEED Partnership Program is especially
designed for high school students who are in their
junior or senior year of high school and who would
like to take the opportunity to earn up to 30 college
credits while completing a high school diploma
through NJ Department of Education.
1. Included in the 30 general education credits
must be:
◦ a minimum of three credits in each:
▪ English language arts; mathematics,
science, social sciences
◦ and six total credits in any of the
following:
▪ visual and performing arts;
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education; world language;
technology and 21st century life and
careers.
2. Remedial college courses shall not count
toward the requirement.
3. The minimum average grade in each class for
the 30 credits shall be a C or 2.0
4. Students can take up to 2 academic years to
complete the required courses.
Pre-Med Advising Track
The health professions provide many exciting and
rewarding challenges. The road to these professions
is quite complex, and careful, early planning is
necessary for success. A student determined to
pursue such a path will find Felician University willing
to help. Whatever career chosen, whether it be M.D.,
D.D.S., O.D., or any one of the many available,
planning and effort as an undergraduate can help
insure a rewarding future.
Students seeking admission to Medical School after
graduating from Felician University are encouraged
to choose Biology as their major. Those students
completing the recommended sequence of courses
will not only graduate with a degree in Biology, but
will also have completed coursework specifically
designed to support their application to Medical
School. For more information on either a major or a
minor in Biology or a minor in Chemistry, please see
Biology (BIO) or Chemistry (CHEM) within the Arts
and Sciences Program in this Catalog.
For further information about the Pre-Med Advising
Program at Felician, as well as additional information
about a career in the health professions, preparation
for the MCAT, and other advising support, please
contact the Associate Dean for Exercise Science,
Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sister H.
Grzeszczuk (201-559-6162).
Pre-Professional Tracks
Policies and Procedures
Policy 1.
Students are not officially in the following tracks until
45 credits are completed with satisfactory grades.
The overall GPA and the science GPA (BIO, CHEM,
and PHYS) must be B- (2.67) or better for Medical
Laboratory Science (MLS) and Medical Imaging
Science (MIS).
The overall GPA and the science GPA (BIO, CHEM,
and PHYS) must be B (3.00) or better for Physician
Assistant (PA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational
Therapy (OT), Podiatry, Chiropractic, and Medicine
(pre-Med).
Note that these minimum criteria listed above may
be lower than those required by the desired
professional program.
Procedures:
• After the student has completed 45 credits
toward the major, the department will check
the GPAs (both overall and science). If the
student meets the criteria as stated above, he/
she will be accepted officially into the program.
• If the student is a transfer student, the grades
from courses transferred to Felician University
will be used as part of the determination. That
is, the grades on the student’s transcript(s) from
the other school or schools will be used.
• A student who started at Felician University in a
non-articulation program (e.g., Biology or
Nursing major), but then decides to switch to an
articulation program, will be evaluated on the
basis of their college-level transcripts.
• If the student does not meet the GPA
requirement of the program, she/he will be
counted as a regular Biology major.
• If a student is in one of the programs that
require a B average (PA, PT, OT, Podiatry,
Chiropractic or Medicine), but has a B average,
that student may transfer to the MIS, MLS, or
regular Biology major.
Policy 2.
Students who do not maintain the minimum GPA
(see above) or better will be dismissed from the pre-
professional program. This includes the following
tracks: PA, PT, Audiology, OT, Podiatry, Chiropractic,
MIS, MLS, and pre-Med. Note that the minimum GPA
is for the major and overall, as stated above.
Procedures:
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• For students in the articulation programs, their
GPAs will be examined at the end of each term.
If the GPA drops below the minimum, the
student will be given one semester to raise the
GPA to an acceptable level (2.85 for MLS, 2.75
for MIS, and 3.00 for the others).
• If a student has a GPA below the minimum for
two semesters (consecutively or not), he/she
will be removed from the track and considered
a regular Biology major.
Policy 3.
Students in articulation tracks and pre-Med must
demonstrate good academic progress or be
dismissed from the pre-professional program. The
procedures below describe minimal good academic
progress.
Procedures:
• Within the first 60 credits, the student must
pass (C or better) the following science courses:
BIO103, BIO104, CHEM103, CHEM104.
• If a student does not pass these four courses in
a timely manner (i.e., within the first 60 credits),
she/he will be removed from the program and
counted as a regular Biology major.
• Transfer students who lack any of the courses
mentioned (BIO103, BIO104, CHEM103,
CHEM104) must complete them within four
semesters. Note that a transfer student who
needs all four courses will most likely take
longer than four years to complete their
program at Felician University.
Policy 4.
Students in pre-professional tracks may change their
focus under certain conditions, as outlined below.
Procedures:
• Students who meet the minimum requirements
for articulation programs and pre-Med are free
to transfer from one to another with the same
minimum requirement. For example, a student
with a 3.0 GPA may transfer from PT to
Chiropractic.
• Students who meet the minimum criteria stated
here, but who do not meet the criteria of the
articulation program or medical school, will be
advised that they must raise their GPAs and
take the required courses for their track in
order to be realistic candidates.
• A student who is dismissed from an articulation
program may not enter another articulation
program that has the same or higher criteria.
The student may enter an articulation program
with lower criteria, however, if he/she meets
the requirements for that other program. For
example, a student dismissed from PT with a B
GPA may not transfer to PA, as both tracks have
the same minimum requirements of a B. If that
student wishes to transfer to MIS, which
requires only a B-, that can be done.
Policy 5.
Students dismissed from, or not accepted into, pre-
professional tracks, will have options to remain as
science majors.
Procedures:
• If a student is either not accepted into, or is
dismissed from, an articulation program, the
student will be able to work toward completing
the Biology degree with the aim of applying to
professional school during their senior year or
after graduation. This is feasible if they can
sufficiently improve their GPA by the end of
senior year to qualify. Students will be advised
of this possibility.
• Students who are dismissed from an
articulation program, but who do not wish to
continue the Biology major, will be advised of
another option, the Natural Sciences and
Mathematics major with concentration in
General Science.
Joint Degree Programs
The Department of Natural Sciences administers
joint degree programs in Medical Imaging Sciences
(MIS), and Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS). In
these programs, students complete three years of
general education and science coursework at
Felician University and one year of advanced
coursework at the Rutgers-SHP, culminating in a
jointly-awarded B.S. degree in MIS or MLS.
Important objectives of the coursework at Felician
are to provide students with the opportunity to
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develop skills in communication, scientific problem
solving, and critical analysis, and to foster an
appreciation of Catholic/Franciscan values as they
relate to the practitioner of science. Upon successful
completion of their Felician coursework, students
will be able to demonstrate competence in scientific
reasoning and quantitative analysis, critical thinking,
and written communication, as well as proficiency in
application of fundamental principles and laboratory
methods in biology and chemistry. Students will be
able to articulate an awareness of the ethical
challenges and responsibilities of applying scientific
knowledge, the relationship of Franciscan values to
professional practice, and the potential
contributions of science-related professions to
human welfare and sustainability.
Students should declare their intention to pursue a
specific joint program as soon as possible within
their first year to ensure proper advisement and
scheduling of the correct sequence of courses. Note
that each program has a minimum GPA as well as
other requirements for entry into Rutgers-SHP.
Timely completion of all Joint Degree programs
assumes that students enter Felician University with
no developmental needs in English or Math.
Articulated Programs
Students enrolled in the following articulated (pre-
professional) programs have an opportunity to earn
a B.S. in Biology from Felician University and a
graduate degree from a cooperating professional
school. Felician University provides the necessary
sequence of general education and science courses
for accelerated entry into these professional school
programs:
• Physical Therapy Program
• Physician Assistant Program
• Podiatry Program
• Chiropractic Program
• Audiology Program
• Occupational Therapy Program
Important objectives of the coursework at Felician
are to provide students with the opportunity to
develop skills in communication, scientific problem
solving, and critical analysis needed to successfully
pursue their graduate programs and professional
goals. The pre-professional programs also seek to
foster an appreciation of the Catholic/Franciscan
values as they related to the practitioner of science.
Upon successful completion of their Felician
coursework, students will be able to demonstrate
competence in scientific reasoning and quantitative
analysis, critical thinking, and written
communication, as well as proficiency in application
of fundamental principles and laboratory methods in
biology and chemistry. Students will be able to
articulate an awareness of the ethical challenges and
responsibilities of applying scientific knowledge, the
relationship of Franciscan values to professional
practice, and the potential contributions of science-
related professions to human welfare and
sustainability.
In most of the articulated programs, students take
three years of required courses at Felician, with their
first year of professional school courses counting
toward their fourth year for the B.S. (The exception
is Occupational Therapy, which requires a four-year
sequence of courses at Felician). An additional 2-3
years at the professional school culminates in the
graduate degree (duration depending on whether a
Master’s or Doctorate is awarded).
Students should declare their intention to pursue a
specific articulated program as soon as possible
within their first year to ensure proper advisement
and scheduling of the correct sequence of courses.
Note that each program has a GPA requirement for
entry into the cooperating professional school, and
may have other qualifications as indicated in the
admission details.
Timely completion of all Articulated Programs
assumes that students enter Felician University with
no developmental needs in English or Math.
Bachelor Completion
program in Cybersecurity
The Bachelor Completion program in Cybersecurity
is designed for the working student. Classes and
laboratories are held during the evening. Total
duration of studies is approximately 24 months for
students with an Associate Degree and will be longer
for students without such a degree. All courses the
student may have taken at the College level, or
certified ACE military credits, will be considered for
transfer credits.
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Students applying for the Bachelor Completion
option will usually have an Associate Degree or have
earned 60 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Students should have taken a course in College
Algebra and an introductory course in Computer
Literacy at the 100 level or higher. Equivalent
standing based upon courses plus life-experience
will be considered. Students without an Associate
Degree can complete the requirements by taking the
courses offered through the University’s evening
adult programs. Students interested in this Bachelor
Completion option should contact the University
Admissions Office.
General Education
Curricular Commons
GECC
Education for Critical Consciousness: Informed
Minds and Understanding Hearts
Felician University’s General Education Curricular
Commons Program provides a cross-disciplinary
Liberal Arts education that extends the learning
experience of our students beyond their
professional competencies, fostering their reflective
awareness as both individuals and integral members
of their society, global community, and the natural
world. Our program encourages the spiritual, ethical,
intellectual, social, and creative growth of the whole
person within the Catholic Franciscan tradition. The
GECC serves as the basis for the integration of
necessary skills required in the 21st century, and
preparation for more specialized learning within the
majors.
Felician graduates are expected to be attentive in
their experiences, intelligent in their understandings,
critical in their judgments of what is true,
responsible in their decisions, and loving in their
actions, all of which serve the University’s goal of
changing the world, one life at a time. 'Critical
Consciousness' speaks to the need for personal
responsibility in constructing a self-awareness and
self-understanding that is morally, intellectually,
practically, and spiritually sound. 'Informed Minds'
addresses the desire we have for our students’
intellectual development in both specialized and
broad areas of study, which a General Education
Program is expected to help develop and which
include: competence in fields of study; oral and
written communication; creative, critical, and
analytical thinking; technology and information
literacy; quantitative and scientific reasoning;
theological and moral foundations. We promote
'Understanding Hearts' via our influential Catholic
Felician-Franciscan Mission entrusted with shaping
the professional and personal lives of our students
and our entire Felician community.
GECC Theme Areas &
Student Learning
Outcomes
The following are required for fulfilling the General
Education requirements at Felician University:
1. Faith & Reason (6 credits): Synthesize the
Catholic-Franciscan spiritual and intellectual
traditions as a foundation to the advancement
of a just and peaceful society, and a sustainable
global environment.
2. Ethics, Values, and Truth (3 credits): Develop a
framework of values and ethics to guide
reflective decision making through the pursuit
of truth and a deeper understanding of oneself
and the world.
3. Communication & Expression (6 credits:
ENG-101 & 3-credit course from Area):
Communicate effectively through reading,
writing, listening, speaking, and creative
expression.
4. Critical & Analytical Thinking (3 credits): Critique
information, ideas, positions, solutions, and
actions, through analysis of a variety of
resources to reach reasoned and supportable
conclusions.
5. Information Literacy (4 credits: ENG-102 &
LS-100): Utilize information from diverse
sources critically, creatively, and effectively in
the service of creating knowledge.
6. Technological Acumen : (3/4 credits to be
determined by Major/School): Use technological
resources creatively, ethically, legally, and with
integrity.
7. Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning (7 or 8
credits: 3 or 4 Math & 4 Lab Science): Utilize and
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apply quantitative and scientific methods to
interpret and critically evaluate information and
phenomena.
8. Global Consciousness (6 credits): Embrace a
global perspective through engagement with
concerns, trends, gifts and challenges of diverse
cultures.
9. Liberal Arts Concentration (9 credits within Arts
& Sciences to be determined by Major/School)
GECC Policies
1. Students who transfer into Felician with an AA
or AS degree are required to complete three (3)
credits at the 300/400 level in each of the first
two Theme Areas: I. ‘Faith & Reason’ and II.
‘Ethics,Values, and Truth’. Students who have
already taken an Ethics course instead
complete all six (6) credits at the 300/400 level
in Theme Area I.
2. ENG 101 is a prerequisite for ENG 102.
3. All students are urged to complete at least one
(1) eLearning (fully online or hybrid) three-credit
course before completion of Bachelor’s degree.
4. Up to but no more than three (3) courses within
the Major may be used to fulfill GECC Theme
Areas, and no more than one per Theme Area.
No courses within the Major may be used to
satisfy the nine (9) credit Liberal Arts
Concentration.
Honors Program
Honors Program Mission
Statement
The Honors Program at Felician University develops
students' love for learning, desire for God, self-
knowledge, leadership qualities, and service to
others. Students are engaged in rigorous
interdisciplinary academic challenges and service
projects through experiential learning. The Honors
program graduates lifelong learners and community
leaders who promote the values of peace, respect,
and compassion for all humanity.
Honors Program Goals
1. Develop an academic and intellectual
foundation through Honors coursework,
applying those skills in one’s major studies.
2. Cultivate the essential skills of critical thinking
and communication across an array of
mediums and opportunities, including courses,
internships, residencies, student teaching,
Honors events, service, etc.
3. Grow as a respectful, compassionate individual
via the Franciscan-based service opportunities
provided by the Honors program, ultimately
taking these values beyond Felician.
4. Enrich one’s cultural awareness, civic and moral
engagement, as well as leadership skills to
become a stronger person and a better leader.
5. Build a community of academically engaged
peers (and friends) at Felician to rely on and
work alongside both now and in the future.
Honors Program Student
Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish knowledge at Honors level through
completion of coursework
2. Illustrate application of critical thinking and
communication skills across Honors
opportunities (inside and outside the
classroom)
3. Transform one’s understanding of the world
and society through Felician service and
coursework
4. Demonstrate increased leadership skills inside
or outside of the classroom
5. Practice the values of the Felician Honors
Program to develop a support system
* Based on the Honors Program Goals
Honors Program
Requirements
To successfully complete the Honors Program and
receive the Honors designation on their transcript,
students must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Credit Requirements: Students are required to
complete a minimum of 24 credits of Honors
coursework. These credits must be distributed
across various disciplines to encourage
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interdisciplinary learning and broaden students'
intellectual horizons. See Honors Program
Courses for classes with Honors options.
2. Service Hours: As part of their academic
journey, Honors Program students are
expected to engage in meaningful community
service. Students must complete a minimum of
20 service hours by participating in the junior
seminar and practicum, where they will have
the opportunity to apply their knowledge and
skills to benefit their community.
3. Honors Classes: Honors Program participants
have the flexibility to convert two traditional
classes into Honors classes with the permission
of the faculty member teaching the course and
the approval of the Honors Program Director.
This option allows students to delve deeper into
their areas of interest and engage in advanced
study and research.
4. Honors Program Check-In: To ensure
personalized guidance and support, Honors
Program students are required to meet with the
Honors Program Director every semester.
These check-in meetings provide an
opportunity for students to discuss their
academic progress, seek advice on course
selection, and explore potential research or
internship opportunities.
5. Limited Enrollment: Honors classes are
exclusively available to students enrolled in the
Honors Program. This limited enrollment
ensures a highly motivated and intellectually
vibrant learning environment where students
can engage in lively discussions, collaborative
projects, and rigorous academic pursuits.
Benefits of the Honors
Program
The Honors Program at Felician University is
designed to provide motivated and talented
students with an enriched academic experience that
fosters intellectual growth, personal development,
and a strong sense of community. Through a
combination of challenging coursework, community
service, and individualized attention, the program
equips students with the skills and knowledge
necessary to excel in their chosen fields and become
leaders in their communities.
By participating in the Honors Program, students can
expect to:
• Engage in intellectually challenging coursework
that encourages critical thinking, analytical
reasoning, and creativity.
• Enjoy small class sizes and close interaction
with faculty members who are dedicated to
their success.
• Develop strong research, writing, and
presentation skills through independent
projects and collaborative assignments.
• Cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and
community engagement through service-
learning opportunities.
• Network and connect with other high-achieving
students, faculty, and professionals in various
fields.
• Enhance their academic transcript and stand
out in graduate school applications and future
career opportunities.
Academic Standing in the
Honors Program
• Students will register for Honors courses when
they meet with their advisors each semester;
after successful completion of the required
number of Honors courses and voluntary
service, they will be eligible to graduate as
Honors Scholars.
• Honors students are to achieve the following
GPA requirements:
◦ Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in their
freshman year.
◦ Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.35 in their
sophomore and junior years.
• Students who receive below a “B” in an Honors
course or an overall GPA below the thresholds
listed above will be placed on probationary
status in the Honors Program.
◦ Probationary Status
▪ Two (2) semester probation will be
given to those students whose GPA
falls below the Honors Program
requirement.
▪ Being placed on Probationary Status
will require:
▪ A letter of notification to be sent
to the student and their advisor
▪ Academic Counseling
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▪ A meeting with Financial Aid
• Students guilty of an infraction of the
University's Honor Code will be dismissed from
the Honors Program.
• Graduating as an Honors Scholar: After
completing the requisite Honors courses and
volunteer service requirements, seniors who
have maintained at least a 3.35 GPA, a
minimum of a “B” in each Honors course, and
are free from any violation of the University-
wide Honor Code, will graduate as Honors
Scholars.
Honors Advisory Board
Felician University’s Honors Advisory Board consists
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice
President for Enrollment Management, a
representative from the Registrar, a representative
from the Office of Admissions, the President of the
Honor’s Student Association, and a faculty
representative from each School (Arts & Sciences,
Business, Education, and Nursing). The Director of
the Honors Program, who is a faculty member,
chairs the Board, which makes and approves policies
for the Program.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs appoints the
Honors Director, and is the administrator to whom
the Director reports. The duties of the latter include
scheduling of Honors courses each semester,
recruiting prospective Honors students, maintaining
records, sending notices of Honors activities to the
Public Relations Office, scheduling Honors-
sponsored and related activities, conducting the
annual awards ceremony, and moderating the
Honors Students Association.
Additional information may be obtained by
contacting the Director of the Honors Program.
School of Arts and
Science
School of Art and Sciences
Mission Statement
The School of Arts and Sciences is committed to
promoting the University’s Franciscan-Felician
mission by providing an environment that fosters
the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual
development of our students. The Liberal Arts
curriculum challenges students to explore creative
ways of thinking within a broad scope of study that
integrates intellectual traditions with essential
values.
Our diverse programs encourage students to
become lifelong learners and compassionate
contributors to the well-being of others throughout
their lives.
School of Arts and
Sciences Learning
Outcomes
Students who major in the School of Arts and
Sciences will:
1. Explore the significance of God and the spiritual
dimensions of human existence vis-á-vis the
created order and the works of humankind, and
articulate the importance and influence of
Franciscan values by constructing a personal
philosophy of responsibility that promotes a
more just and humane society with reverence
for God’s creation.
2. Formulate and apply lifelong learning skills
required for personal development and ethical
living by integrating the intellect, emotion, body,
and spirit in modeling lives of responsibility to
self and others.
3. Utilize both new and traditional methods of
communication and creative expression to
articulate and interpret experiences through
reading, writing, listening, speaking, making,
and/or performing.
4. Apply skills of analysis, judgment,
interpretation, space synthesis, and evaluation
through critical reading, writing, listening,
seeing, making, and/or problem solving.
5. Locate, evaluate, and use information obtained
from a variety of sources according to its
accuracy, authority, currency, integrity, legality,
objectivity, and adapt that information for a
specific purpose to generate a particular
original product, presentation, or performance.
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6. Implement technology to facilitate learning and
professional development, and to advance
discipline-specific knowledge and skills.
7. Represent and interpret quantitative/qualitative
information symbolically, graphically,
numerically, verbally, and in written form, and
use inductive reasoning to draw general and
supportable conclusions from data.
8. Explore cross-cultural issues, ideologies,
perspectives, space and articulate the
contributions that people of diverse
backgrounds and disciplines bring to an
interdependent and multicultural world.
School of Arts and
Sciences Educational
Options
The School of Arts and Sciences offers students six
educational credentials:
1. Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology
with Emphasis in Primary Care
2. Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and
Master of Arts in Religious Education (Online)
3. Bachelor of Arts in Art, Communications,
English, History, Humanities, Mathematics,
Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Psychology,
and Social and Behavioral Sciences
4. Bachelor of Science in Biology, Clinical
Laboratory Sciences, Criminal Justice, Exercise
Sports Science, Medical Imaging Sciences, and
Psychiatric Rehabilitation (dual-degree program
with Rutgers SHP).
5. Two-year Associate degree in Liberal Arts with
concentrations in any of the areas listed above.
6. Certificate programs in Religious Studies,
Graphic Design, Photography, Forensics, and
Information Assurance and Computer Security.
Flexibility characterizes the Arts and Sciences
programs. While all students share a common core
of liberal studies, students may also elect a single or
double major, or an interdisciplinary major in the
Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and
Social and Behavioral Sciences, depending upon
their educational goals.
Double Major: Qualified students may submit an
intent to pursue a double major, preferably by the
end of the freshman year. Students must receive
approval from the Associate Dean who oversees the
departments involved, and are expected to complete
the major requirements of both departments.
Interdisciplinary Major: Students may elect one of
the three interdisciplinary majors: Humanities, Social
and Behavioral Sciences, or Natural Sciences and
Mathematics. They may follow the curriculum
required for certain concentrations within these
majors, or they may, in consultation with their
advisor, design their own interdisciplinary focus. The
latter must be coherent and focus on particular
areas of investigation which, though not adequately
included within a single department or discipline, are
worthy of concentrated study. The interdisciplinary
focus areas are addressed under the Humanities
and Social and Behavioral Science majors.
Applications for interdisciplinary majors are available
from the respective Associate Dean. Students are
encouraged to file by the end of the freshman year
and must file by the fourth week of the semester
following completion of 60 credits.
Pre-Professional Advising Programs: The
traditional and interdisciplinary majors at Felician
University can provide excellent preparation for
admission to law school, medical school, and
graduate business programs, as well as advanced
degree programs in the Arts and Sciences. In
addition, the University has created several
specifically designed Pre-Professional Advising
Programs to provide students with the best
preparation possible for law or medical school.
Students planning to pursue professional post-
graduate studies should consult, as early as possible,
with their major program advisors to obtain further
guidance in planning their academic programs.
Internships: Qualified students are encouraged to
test their career goals in museums, libraries,
businesses, hospitals, social and community
agencies, and other appropriate professional
settings. When carefully supervised according to
program guidelines, the internship qualifies for
academic credit.
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School of Arts and
Sciences Degree
Requirements
1. Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the
Bachelor of Science degree are required to:
◦ satisfy all entrance requirements;
◦ satisfy the specific requirements in a major
or concentration;
◦ fulfill a residence requirement of the last
30 credit-hours at the University;
◦ maintain a minimum average GPA of 2.000
throughout the program. Students who fail
to meet this requirement are subject to
the Probation and Dismissal Policy;
◦ earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses
in the major;
◦ earn a minimum total of 120 credit-hours.
2. Candidates for the Associate in Arts degree are
required to:
◦ satisfy all entrance requirements;
◦ earn a minimum of 30 credit-hours at the
University;
◦ achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of
2.000. Students who fail to meet this
requirement are subject to the Probation
and Dismissal Policy;
◦ earn a “C” average or better in the area of
concentration;
◦ complete successfully an organized
program of study comprising at least 64-66
credit-hours (depending on program).
Degree control sheets for each major are
available in the Office of the Registrar.
School of Arts and
Sciences Probation and
Dismissal Policy
Students who fail to maintain a minimum overall
GPA of 2.000 may be placed on Academic Probation
or dismissed from Felician University. Academic
Probation carries with it a reduction in course load,
the repetition of required courses, and participation
in the Probation program.
Students failing to meet the requirements of their
probationary semester or failing to demonstrate
academic improvement after being placed on
Probation may be dismissed from the University.
School of Arts and
Sciences Insufficient
Academic Progress
Insufficient academic progress shall hereafter be
defined as follows:
• A student who attempts a far greater number
of credits than he or she earns is in danger of
academic dismissal for making insufficient
academic progress. A student who has earned
only six (6) credits after attempting twenty-four
(24) credits may be dismissed for making
insufficient academic progress at the
completion of his or her first academic year, or
its equivalent. A student who has earned only
twenty-four (24) credits after attempting forty-
eight (48) credits may be dismissed at the end
of his or her second academic year, or its
equivalent.
See also: Standards of Academic Progress
School of Business
and Information
Sciences
School of Business and
Information Sciences
Mission
The mission of the School of Business and
Information Sciences at Felician University is to
continuously improve the quality and relevance of
the academic experience we offer to educate
undergraduate and graduate students in accordance
with the highest academic and professional
standards and within the context of a Catholic and
Franciscan Liberal Arts tradition, and to prepare our
students for their lives in general and in particular
for the world of business.
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School of Business and
Information Sciences
Vision
Our vision is:
• To be the University of choice for
undergraduate and graduate students seeking
to prepare for or advance their careers in the
world of business.
• To welcome students into a learning
environment of continuous improvement that
is both nurturing and challenging.
• To graduate students who are well prepared
academically and markedly influenced by their
immersion in the Felician/Franciscan tradition.
The School of Business and Information Sciences is
committed to helping students achieve their
educational goals and objectives. To accomplish this
we are dedicated, and maintain a consistent resolve,
to providing quality programs and courses. Our
programs seek to provide students with theoretical
knowledge and applied skills in ethical business
practices, while furthering comprehensive study in
the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Felician University
Business and Information Sciences programs are
accredited or approved by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education and most are also
accredited by the International Accreditation Council
for Business Education (IACBE http://iacbe.org/).
In the School of Business and Information Sciences,
you will find help in identifying and developing your
potential. You can expect dedicated, professional,
and caring faculty, individualized academic advising,
small class sizes, and a positive nurturing
environment in which we simply put “Students First.”
Besides our traditional and accelerated degree
programs, Undergraduate students may also opt
into the 5-year combined BS and MBA, MSHA, or MS
Computer Science program. In this program,
students begin taking graduate courses during their
senior year and can complete their graduate
program by attending courses year-round for
approximately 15 months.
School of Business and
Information Sciences Core
Competencies
Competencies are abilities to do things. Employers
expect their employees to perform in such a way so
that organizations can meet their goals and grow,
thus increasing value to the organization and its
customers. Therefore, employees need to act, to do
things that bring value to the bottom line. Over and
above having knowledge from a content point of
view, employees must have certain capabilities or
competencies.
The portfolio is the primary means of demonstrating
mastery of a set of these skills. The Felician
undergraduate business program has been
designed around the following six (6) core
competencies:
• Critical Reasoning
• Effective Communication
• Ethical Decision Making
• Personal Accountability
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Teamwork
Throughout the course of study, students are
expected to build a portfolio demonstrating mastery
of the core competencies. As part of the capstone
course, students will orally present their portfolios.
Computer science core requirements
cover algorithms, data structures, logic,
programming languages, operating systems,
architecture, network and database systems, theory
of computation, and software development and
testing. After finishing the core courses, students
will be able to demonstrate a breadth and depth of
knowledge in the discipline of computer science, as
well as build critical thinking skills in the analysis of
complex problems and the synthesis of solutions to
those problems.
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School of Business and
Information Sciences
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
School of Business and
Information Sciences
Professional Certificates
The School of Business and Information Sciences
offers a variety of certificate programs designed to
introduce learners to a new field of study or to
advance careers by expanding expertise and
upgrading skillsets. Each certificate program offers
in-depth knowledge and unique insights in specific
fields of study. Successfully completing a sequence
of required courses will result in a certificate of
completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
and Information Sciences prior to enrolling in the
course.
School of Business and
Information Sciences
Policies
• Upon acceptance into the School, students will
be given a control sheet with a required
sequence of courses that must be completed
within the major. Students may not deviate
from this sequence without signed permission
of the Dean of the School and Associate Dean.
Failure to follow the prescribed sequence often
will result in the student’s inability to complete
the program in the anticipated amount of time.
• Students who fail to maintain the required GPA
for their programs (2.5 for B.S; 2.0 for B.P.S.)
will be placed on academic probation. Students
on academic probation will receive letters from
the Dean of the School explaining actions to be
taken to return them to good academic
standing. Students who are placed on
probation more than twice over the course of
their academic careers will be dismissed from
the School.
• Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in
all courses in the major/minor.
• Students may repeat a Business or required
course only once. Failure to achieve a grade of
“C” or better in a repeated required course will
result in dismissal from the School.
• Students must repeat any required Business
course in which they receive a D or an F as soon
as the course is offered again. Failure to repeat
the course the next time it is offered may result
in dismissal from the School.
Probation and Dismissal Policy:
Students who fail to maintain a minimum overall or
semester GPA of 2.500 will be placed on academic
probation or dismissed from Felician University.
Academic probation carries with it a reduction in
course load, the repetition of required courses, and
participation in the School’s Probation Program. The
requirements of the program include:
1. Monthly meetings with the Academic
Counselor;
2. Academic workshops;
3. Submission of a copy of academic schedule
including classes, tutoring, and work to the
Academic Counselor.
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School of Education
About the School of
Education
Felician University offers nationally accredited and
state approved undergraduate dual licensure
programs leading to Initial Teacher Certification and
an endorsement in Teacher of Students with
Disabilities: Early Childhood Education & Special
Education (PreK-3/TOSD), Elementary Education &
Special Education (K-6 & TOSD), Elementary
Education & Special Education (K-6 & TOSD)/Subject
Matter Specialization (5-8), and Secondary Education
& Special Education (K-12 & TOSD).
Our clinically rich School of Education programs are
designed to develop personal, intellectual, and
professional qualities that are essential for excellent,
caring, highly competent teachers. Throughout their
experience at Felician, our students are immersed in
a culture that exemplifies our Franciscan values of
Respect for Human Dignity, Solidarity with the Poor,
Justice and Peace, Compassion, and Transformation.
In addition to being excellent teachers, our
graduates reflect our Franciscan values and our
mission in their personal and professional lives and
they are prepared to teach and inspire all children
with all learning styles.
School of Education
Mission Statement
The School of Education at Felician University, in
accordance with the Franciscan tradition, fosters
competent, caring, and compassionate educators to
serve a diverse population by promoting a
collaborative spirit, encouraging self-reflection, and
emphasizing life-long learning.
The School of Education strives to prepare teachers
who:
• Know and understand the New Jersey
Professional Teaching Standards and New
Jersey Student Learning Standards;
• Value and are committed to the tenets of these
standards; and
• Actively engage in applying the intent of the
standards within their learning communities.
School of Education
Programs
Felician University offers state approved programs in
School of Education:
• Early Childhood Education & Teacher of
Students with Disabilities (PreK-3 & TOSD)
• Elementary Education & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-6 & TOSD)
• Elementary Education & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-6 & TOSD) and Subject
Matter Specialization Endorsement (5-8) in the
following content areas: Language Arts/Literacy,
Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
• Teacher of Mathematics & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-12 &TOSD)
• Teacher of Art & Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (K-12 & TOSD)
• Teacher of Biology & Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (K-12 & TOSD)
• Teacher of English & Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (K-12 & TOSD)
• Teacher of Social Studies & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-12 * TOSD)
Candidates can complete Teacher Certification
through traditional, cohort or working adult
programming. All candidates, regardless of track, will
complete the professional sequence of coursework
approved by the NJDOE. All candidates, regardless of
track, are expected to adhere to Degree
requirements, admission policies, dismissal policies,
field experience policies and testing as outlined
below. Course modality or program availability may
be limited based on program location or cohort.
School of Education
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a
major in Education must:
1. Satisfy all University entrance requirements (as
well as all SoE Program Admission
Requirements listed below).
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2. Complete a program of at least 120 semester
hours which includes the approved NJDOE
professional sequence of courses in:
◦ Early Childhood Education/Special
Education Elementary Education/Special
Education
◦ Elementary Education/Special Education/
Subject Matter Specialization (Middle
School)
◦ Secondary Education/Special Education
◦ in addition to their approved Arts and
Sciences co-major
3. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout the
program. A minimum grade of “C” is required in
all academic courses. Courses graded “D” or “F”
must be repeated.
4. Receive a grade of “B” or better in the education
professional sequence of coursework beginning
with EDU 290 (for all education programs).
* Please remember that program requirements are
subject to change according to the guidelines and
code changes set forth by the State of New Jersey’s
Department of Education.
School of Education
Policies
School of Education Program
Admissions Policy
(For all undergraduate School of Education
Programs)
1. Satisfy all University entrance requirements.
2. Meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. This
applies to all transfer students within Felician
University (internal) and credited institution/s of
higher education (external). CGPA must be in
place prior to entering EDU 290.
3. Off-Campus Community College Felician
University cohort candidates must have an
earned Associates Degree or equivalent. A
grade of “C” or better in general education
college-level courses is required for teacher
education transfer credit. A grade of “B” or
better in education and professional related
courses is required for teacher education
program transfer credit.
4. As per NJ State DOE requirements, all
candidates must show proof of passing the
Praxis CORE examination or satisfying the SAT/
ACT waiver prior to the completion of EDU 290
for formal admission to the School of
Education. Candidates will not be permitted to
continue into the professional sequence of
coursework without providing this evidence.
*This requirement is subject to change as it is
governed by the NJDOE licensure code.
Dismissal and Probationary
Policies
If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 but is
above 2.75, he/she will be placed on probation for
one semester. If a student does not obtain a 3.0 GPA
in the succeeding semester, the student will be
dismissed from the program. A student who is
dismissed from the program may apply for
readmission after the student obtains a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 to be considered. The student must
contact either the Dean or Associate Dean to declare
his/her intent. A student who is readmitted to the
program must maintain a minimum 3.0 cum GPA for
each subsequent semester after readmission.
Candidates who are “readmitted” will be held to the
licensure requirements at the time of their
readmission.
Dismissal Policy Without Probation
If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 he/she
will be put on probation. Candidates admitted to the
School of Education Teacher Certification track as
Freshman or Transfers who do not establish a 3.0 in
their first semester at the university will be
dismissed from the program. The student will not be
given probationary status. A student who wishes to
reapply to the teacher education program must
meet all of the requirements above.
School of Education Program
Policies
1. Students must complete ANY developmental
coursework by the time they complete 30
college level credits. Students who transfer in
more than 30 credits and who are in need of
remedial work must complete developmental
coursework within one year. Students cannot
take any 300 level course or above until all
developmental coursework is completed.
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2. Students must successfully complete all
required course-embedded/non course
embedded field work and demonstrate
appropriate professional dispositions. Students
who do not successfully complete all required
field work or demonstrate inappropriate
professional dispositions will not be permitted
to move onto the next semester of the
professional sequence.
3. All candidates must successfully take and pass
the required Praxis II licensure exams
associated with their program of study prior to
the beginning of the year-long student teaching
experience (EDU 400/401). Candidates may
apply for a Dean’s Appeal to begin EDU 400/401
under a contract. No candidate will be
permitted to enter EDU 403/404 without
successfully passing all required Praxis II
licensure exams required by the NJDOE.
Candidates may wish to secure a Praxis II
Dean’s Appeal request utilizing the NJDOE
approved Slide Scale (Grade Point Average
(GPA) and Praxis Flexibility (nj.gov)) if they
possess a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point
average and are within the range provided by
the NJDOE. This appeal will allow a candidate to
enter into EDU 403/404 with the expectation
that the candidate will continue to take the
Praxis II test and satisfy the identified passing
score. This appeal can NOT be utilized for
candidates with less than a 3.0 CGPA. A formal
email to the Associate Dean requesting the use
of the Slide Scale must be sent the semester
prior to EDU 400/401 and must have the most
current Praxis II scores, most recent unofficial/
official transcripts to demonstrate GPA and a
statement requesting the use of the Dean’s
Appeal for the Praxis II Slide Scale. *This appeal
is contingent on the NJDOE policy at the time of
the request.
4. All candidates must successfully take and pass
the Pearson edTPA which MUST be submitted
during EDU 403/404. THE NJDOE WILL NOT
ISSUE LICENSURE TO CANDIDATES WHO DO
NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PASS SCORE FOR
THE HANDBOOK ASSOCIATED WITH THE INITIAL
LICENSURE BEING COMPLETED. Candidates
who do not successfully complete this
requirement will NOT be recommended for
licensure upon completion of their student
internship experience. Candidates will be held
to the passing score set at the time of licensure
request.
5. All students must complete the year-long
student internship (2 consecutive semesters)
preferably Fall through Spring (September-
May). EDU 403/404 must be completed during a
student’s last semester and all other graduation
requirements should be satisfied before
entering that semester.
6. Students wishing to complete clinical
experiences in Catholic schools will be required
to attend the Archdiocesan Protecting God’s
Children program offered on campus.
7. All School of Education students, beginning the
first semester of attendance, are required to be
fingerprinted and apply for a criminal
background check through the NJ Department
of Education.
8. All School of Education students must submit
an annual negative TB (PPD) test to the Center
for Health. If the student has a positive TB test,
they must complete an annual TB Symptom
Assessment form. Both forms can be found at
Center for Health - Felician University of New
Jersey. Results can be brought to the Center for
Health, mailed, or faxed to (201) 559-3579.
9. Transfer students only (second semester
sophomores and first semester juniors) are
required to take EDU 290 (Transition into
Teaching). Bachelor of Arts in Education for
Working Adult (BWA) and all education cohort
major students are required to register for EDU
290, Transition into Teaching. Registration for
this course is at the discretion of the Dean of
the School and/or the Associate Dean for
Undergraduate Programs.
10. Complete a minimum of 20 field hours of
supervised contact with children in a special
education environment by the end of EDU 290.
11. All candidates entering the School of Education
Teacher Certification tracks must meet all
admission criteria listed above prior to the
completion of EDU 290.
12. To complete the program the following is
required: Clinical Practice I and Clinical Practice
II (with minimum grade of B); passing Praxis II
exams; submit, complete and pass the edTPA
handbook for the respective program; and a
minimum cumulative CGPA of 3.0.
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13. Maximum Allowable Credits during EDU403/
404 The maximum number of credits during
the Clinical Practice II semester cannot exceed
15. Exceptions to the above policy will be made
at the discretion of the Dean of the School of
Education.
14. Students must adhere to all guidelines and
policies stated in the Felician Student Handbook
and in the Clinical Experience Handbooks (all
levels and all programs). Students must adhere
to all policies and procedures that are enacted
after the publication of the catalog.
15. Areas of study open to Education majors are
Art, Biology, English, History, Mathematics,
Science and Psychology (Psychology for the
PreK-3 and K-6 degree programs only).
Students may choose any of these disciplines
and plan courses in consultation with an
assigned faculty advisor.
16. PRAXIS & edTPA test scores must be submitted
to the Office of Field Placement. Please select
Felician University to receive your scores (code
2321). Be sure to utilize your SSN and the
correct code number provided.
17. Every upper level teacher education student
must have evidence of his/her Criminal
Background Check and New Jersey State
Department of Education Applicant
Authorization and Certification form (Substitute
Teaching Certificate) in order to register for
courses beyond EDU 290. A copy of the form
must be submitted to the Office of Field
Placement to be placed in the student’s folder.
Transfer Policy for Internal and
External Students
1. EDU 290 Transition into Teaching is for the
transfer student whose classification level is
second semester sophomore or first semester
junior. Effective 9/1/15, students in this course
are required to take the Praxis CORE
examination and show proof of passing.
2. Satisfy all University transfer requirements.
3. All transfer students entering the program must
meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
4. Effective 9/1/15, all candidates are required to
successfully pass the Praxis CORE examination
prior to the completion of EDU 290.
5. A grade of “C” or better in general college-level
courses is required for program transfer credit.
A grade of “B’ or better in education and
professional related courses is required for
School of Education program transfer credit.
6. University-level courses related to the program
cannot have been completed more than 10
years prior to admission to the program and
must meet the same Student Learning
Outcomes/Objectives as current course
offerings to be counted (including required field
experiences).
7. Transferring of college credits will be done on
an individual basis.
8. The number of college credits successfully
earned will determine the student’s Field
Experience and Seminar course.
9. All School of Education students beginning the
first semester of attendance are required to be
fingerprinted and apply for a criminal
background check through the NJ Department
of Education prior to formal acceptance to the
School of Education program.
10. EDU 290 Transition into Teaching is for all
traditional, cohort & Off-Campus Felician
Teacher Education Cohort students.
Clinical Experience Policies and
Guidelines
The following courses in the Professional Sequence
include early field experience requirements and the
culminating Clinical Practice I and the capstone
Clinical Practice Seminar and Internship: EDU 302,
The Integrated Curriculum: Social Studies & ELA; EDU
312, The Integrated Curriculum: ELA & the Content
Areas; EDU 304/314, Inquiry Based Learning & the
Clinical Experience; EDU 400, Clinical Practice I; EDU
401, Clinical Practice I Seminar; EDU 403, Clinical
Practice II Seminar; and EDU 404, Clinical Practice II
-the Clinical Internship.
Removal from any EDU course due to
Student Performance for Academic and
Non Academic Reasons in the Clinical
Experience Setting:
A committee comprised of the Director of Field
Placement, SoE Associate Dean, the cooperating
teacher, university supervisor and seminar instructor
will decide if the student should be removed from
his/her placement for academic performance,
professional or disciplinary reasons. The Committee
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reserves the right to review each student’s situation
on a case-by-case basis and apply the following
policy accordingly.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee, the
Dean of the School of Education, with the approval
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, reserves
the right to dismiss a student from the School of
Education at any time for behavior which is deemed
unethical, unprofessional or not up to academic
standards. The student in question has the right to
appeal the decision.
If removed by Felician University for academic
reasons, the student will receive a grade of
incomplete (“INC”) for that semester. This option is
for one time. The Director of Field Placement, in
consultation with the Dean of the School and/or
Associate Dean, will place the student in another
setting for the next succeeding semester in a
different school/district.
If the student rejects the second placement, the
student will receive a grade of “F” for the EDU course
with field requirement and will not have another
request for placement made.
If the student experiences difficulty in the first
placement but asks to remain at the first placement
and subsequently fails any of the next courses/field
experiences in the professional sequence, no second
attempt will be permitted.
If the student is removed for something other than
academic reasons, the student will receive a grade of
“F” and will be dismissed from the program. The
student may appeal the decision following the
guidelines in the Felician University catalog.
When the student is in another setting, he/she must
attempt to remediate all deficiencies cited during
their previous experience by the end of that
semester. In this second setting, the student will
implement a written action plan created by the
Committee. During the second attempt, the student
will be required to attain specific performance
benchmarks at three-week intervals, which will be
evaluated by the cooperating teacher, supervisor,
and seminar instructor.
A different supervisor will be assigned for the
second attempt. The student will be required to pay
the cooperating teacher’s stipend for Clinical Practice
I and/or II.
At any point during the second attempt in any
professional sequence course/field experience the
student may be removed from the placement for
deficiencies noted by members of the Committee.
The student will receive a grade of “F” and will be
dismissed from the program.
If the student fails his/her second attempt, Felician
University will not find another placement and will
issue a grade of “F” on the student’s transcript.
If the Director of Field Placement and the supervisor
determine that the placement is unsatisfactory, the
student may be removed from that setting. The
Office of Field Placement will obtain a suitable
placement and the appropriate number of days or
weeks will be added to the new assignment.
All students are required to complete the Clinical
Competency Inventory (CCI) during their Clinical
Internships. The CCI will be done by the intern,
cooperating teacher and university supervisor
during the 4th and 8th observation during EDU 403/
404. Candidates must achieve a cumulative average
of 3.0 or better (Proficient) by the University
supervisor on the 8th observation to successfully
pass the student internship. Candidates who do not
achieve a 3.0 (Proficient Score) will be required to
repeat EDU 403/404 for another semester.
Candidates who are unable to meet the Proficient
requirement after one semester extension will be
removed from the program and a grade of “F” will be
given for EDU 404.
Withdrawal from any Professional
Sequence course with embedded or
attached field experiences:
• If a student withdraws from any professional
sequence course with embedded or attached
field experiences after the add/drop period has
expired, the Office of Field Placement will not
obtain another field placement for the student.
This student will receive a grade of “F” on his/
her transcript and will be dismissed from the
program. Exceptions to this procedure would
be determined by the Committee.
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Dismissal for other than Academic
Reasons:
• If a student is removed for other than academic
reasons, the student will receive a grade of “F”
and will be dismissed from the program. The
student may appeal the decision following the
guidelines in the Felician University catalog.
School of Education
Internship Education
Program
Parochial, private and public-school systems are
used for clinical experience in the following counties:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Passaic, Sussex,
Morris, and Warren. The Office of Field Placement
provides and secures all pre-service and student
teaching placements. School of Education students
are not permitted to secure and/or pursue their own
clinical experience and/or Clinical Practice II
assignment. The student may not contact school
personnel, i.e. superintendent of schools, principal,
cooperating teacher, school board member, etc. for
a placement. This contact includes an in-person
meeting, telephone, written, or email
communication. If a student secures a placement via
personal contact or communication, the placement
will not be accommodated, or the assignment will be
terminated. The School of Education student will be
placed in appropriate field experiences in
accordance to the course sequence being taken.
School of Education Field
Experience/Seminar
Policies and Requirements
All School of Education students are required to:
1. Submit the required Personal Data Form (PDF)
one year prior to the requested field placement.
Candidates in EDU 290 should be submitting
their PDFs for the next two semesters. PDFs
received after that timeline will not be
guaranteed a field placement and may be
removed from the corresponding coursework
causing a delay in completing their degree on
time. Due to the challenges with securing
appropriate placements, students who meet
this time request will be placed first.
2. Submit the required Clinical Experience
Attendance Form at designated intervals
throughout the semester. The cooperating
teacher’s (CT) signature is required for each
student-attended clinical experience day.
3. Submit, at the end of the current semester, the
required cooperating teacher Field Evaluation
Form. The CT signature is required on the
Clinical Experience Evaluation Form and the
Clinical Experience Attendance Form.
4. Submit all required clinical experience
documentations during posted timelines during
the current semester. A student who fails to
submit all or one of the required
documentations will receive a grade of
“Incomplete.” The “Incomplete” grade will
remain until all the required documentation has
been properly completed and submitted by the
student. An incomplete grade must be
reconciled within the proper time frame in
accordance with Felician policy. Please note,
candidates cannot continue in the professional
sequence of courses with any outstanding
incompletes or grades below a “B.”
5. Students are required to complete all field
hours as determined by each professional
sequence course for the duration as expected/
required. EDU 400/401 requires a minimum of
2 days per week and EDU 403/404 require 5
days per week (full time) for a minimum of 15
weeks.
6. Athletes must consult and get approval from
the Associate Dean regarding the timing of the
year-long internship due to scheduling of sport.
Based on season, candidates may need to
adjust the semesters to accommodate the
required field experiences.
7. Attend seminar class during the entire semester
for all levels.
8. Meet with their seminar professor for a mid-
term and final conference for all levels.
9. Achieve a grade of “B” or better in all clinical
experiences. If a student does not achieve a
grade of “B” or better on the first attempt, he/
she will need to repeat the entire course, both
the clinical experience and seminar
components. The student will not be permitted
to register for the subsequent level clinical
experience course until he/she has repeated
and successfully achieved a grade of “B” or
better in the repeated clinical experience
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course. The repeating of a clinical experience
course will impact the student’s status in the
School of Education Program by requiring an
additional semester in order to complete the
repeated clinical experience course. As stated in
the Felician University Catalog: “The Repeat
grade becomes the official grade. The original
grade and repeat grade appear on the
academic transcript.” A student who does not
achieve a grade of “B” or better after the repeat
of the clinical experience/seminar course will be
dismissed from the School of Education
program.
10. Complete all make-up field absences by the end
of the current semester. Candidates who do not
satisfy the field hours within the semester will
need to repeat the course/field experience. A
candidate may submit an appeal regarding this
decision due to extenuating circumstances to
the Associate Dean.
Field Experience/Seminar
Attendance Policies
For Seminar:
1. Any unexcused absence will result in an F for
the attendance portion of the seminar grade.
2. A student who is absent more than 20% of the
required class time during the semester may be
withdrawn from the course (Seminar and
Clinical Experience).
For Field:
1. One excused absence is permitted which must
be made up in collaboration with the
cooperating teacher and seminar professor.
More than one field absence results in an “F” for
the attendance portion of the field grade. A
student who is absent more than 20% of the
required number of clinical experience days
during the semester may be withdrawn from
the course (seminar and clinical experience).
2. No clinical experience is to be made-up at the
expense of scheduled course time, as is policy
for all School of Education students.
* Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Dean of
the School.
School of Education
Student Athlete
Student athletes are not permitted to miss
scheduled class time or field due to practices and/or
scrimmages.
All full or half day absences from the clinical
experience must be made up before the end of the
current semester. This must meet the approval of
the Cooperating Teacher (CT), school principal and
university supervisor.
Student athletes must provide the Clinical Practice
and Seminar professor with their game schedule.
The University supervisor/seminar professor and the
student athlete will review the schedule for away
and home games that may conflict with field and
seminar class. Make up possibilities will be discussed
between the University supervisor and the student.
Final decisions regarding a candidate’s ability to
remain in the field course/experience will be at the
discretion of the Associate Dean.
Student athletes are not permitted to leave their
clinical experience for home games without the
approval of their college supervisor/seminar
professor. Education student athletes are placed in
field assignments close to the University. The
proximity of the clinical experience to the University
will dictate the field placement departure time.
No clinical experience is to be made-up at the
expense of scheduled course time, as is policy for all
School of Education students.
Student athletes must notify their Cooperating
Teacher and University supervisor/seminar
professor in advance of away games. Notification the
day of an away game is unprofessional. The
Associate Dean can remove an athlete from a
course/experience if the school experience is
compromised because of scheduling.
School of Education
Clinical Experience
Procedures
The Office of Field Placement provides and secures
all pre-service and student teaching field
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placements/ assignments. School of Education
students are required to complete and submit a
Personal Data Form (PDF) to the Office of Field
Placement. A current PDF is submitted one year in
advance and should be updated if a situation arises
requiring them to be updated between time of
submission and field experience. The clinical
experience placements and settings are varied and
complement the student’s academic level and
program.
1. All teacher education students must have field
experience in an urban and special education
setting (if possible).
2. Field experience cannot be waived.
3. Toddler and day-care experience cannot be
accepted in lieu of the field experience.
4. A student who is employed in an accredited
educational site may request a change of class
setting within the employment site for one field
course. An appropriate grade-level setting will
be obtained for the student by the Office of
Field Experiences of the School of Education.
Location and program suitability will be
reviewed before approval is granted. The
school must be an accredited educational site.
Day-care and toddler employment sites cannot
qualify for a change of class setting.
* Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Dean of
the School of Education.
School of Education
Clinical Practice I & II
Placement Policy for
School of Education
Programs
A candidate will not be assigned to a school/town/
district if the following criteria apply:
1. A candidate has or currently resides in a
requested school/town/district and has family
members currently employed for said district.
2. A candidate has been or is currently employed
in a requested school/town/district.*
3. A candidate has been or is currently an aide/
assistant, board member (or related to one) or
a PTA/PTO executive member in a requested
school/town/district.**
4. A candidate has children attending a school in a
requested school/town/district.
5. A candidate has a relative attending/ employed
in a requested school/town/district
6. A candidate has any other affiliation with any of
the requested schools/towns/districts.
7. A candidate who fails to indicate any of the
above information on the Clinical Practice
Application Form/Clinical Practice I & II Request
for Placement Form which is processed by the
Office of Field Experiences may be removed
from this placement.
* A candidate working in a private school that does
not require certification will have their situation
reviewed on a case by case basis.
** A candidate who has been an aide or a
paraprofessional may complete CP I and II in their
school of employment with the approval of the
Dean and/or Associate Dean.
School of Nursing
About the School of
Nursing
Felician University is recognized globally as a nursing
education leader. The following degree programs
prepare nurses to assume leadership roles within
the global society of professional nursing and health
care. The nursing programs are fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Undergraduate Programs
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for High
School Graduates and Transfer Students
(Prelicensure)
• Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
(ABSN)
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BSN Degree : High School Graduates
and Transfer Students (Prelicensure):
123 credits
The Four-Year full time BSN Program provides
students with a broad education grounded in the
liberal arts, sciences, nursing theory and practice. As
a nursing major, you will apply your nursing
knowledge in a variety of laboratory and health care
facilities under the guidance of qualified faculty. The
curriculum culminates with a Senior Clinical
Immersion in your senior year. Graduates of the
program are eligible to apply to the State Board of
Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and
qualify for admission to graduate study.
Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in
Nursing (ABSN) : 73 Credits
The Accelerated BSN Program is a full-time nursing
program designed for adults seeking a career
change. The cohort-based program is a 18-month
program intended for adults who have a bachelor or
master’s degree and work experience. Graduates of
the program are eligible to apply to the State Board
of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and
qualify for admission to graduate study.
Hybrid Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree
in Nursing (Hybrid ABSN) : 73 Credits
The Hybrid Accelerated BSN Program is a full-time
nursing program designed for adults seeking a
career change. The cohort-based program is a 16
month, 4-semester program intended for adults who
have a bachelor or master's degree, work experience
and/or 60 college credits with required
prerequisites. Students complete major coursework
online and attend clinical practicums at the Nursing
Resource and Simulation Center in Parsippany, NJ, as
well as affiliate health care partners. Graduates of
the program are eligible to apply to the State Board
of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and
qualify for admission to graduate study.
Accreditation/Approvals
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program,
master’s degree in nursing program, the Doctor of
Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN
certificate programs at Felician University are
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
School of Nursing Mission
The Felician University School of Nursing, within the
framework of Catholic tradition and commitments to
Franciscan values, strives to educate innovative
health care practitioners, leaders, and scholars
dedicated to advocating for and providing access to
safe, evidence-based, high quality, equitable, and
inclusive health care services to diverse populations.
Felician nurses are prepared to advance the
discipline of nursing and to practice in the evolving
global and technologically advanced health care
environment in order to meet the challenges of the
21st century and enhance societal health.
School of Nursing Goals
School of Nursing Goals
• Create, with intentionality, a caring, diverse,
equitable, and inclusive learning environment
that is responsive to individual learning needs
and is based on the principles of social justice
and human rights.
• Use informatics, and information and
communication technology ethically to support
safe, high quality, equitable healthcare
processes to positively impact healthcare
outcomes.
• Develop students’ core (leveled) disciplinary
nursing knowledge, grounded in liberal
education, integrating current evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences as the basis
for clinical judgment.
• Facilitate ongoing professional identity
development for academic mobility and career
advancement.
• Develop and maintain academic-
practice partnerships that ensure student’s
clinical preparation and competency in
healthcare delivery in the four spheres of care
across the lifespan.
• Contribute to the improvement of access and
care quality for the vulnerable,
underrepresented, and medically
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underserved through the provision of
healthcare for individuals, families, and
populations across a variety of settings.
• Advocate for the profession of nursing within
a global perspective.
• Foster student preparation for systems-based
practice in complex systems of care.
• Advance the Scholarship of Nursing.
Baccalaureate Nursing
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
• Formulate a philosophy of nursing which is
holistic and focused from a health perspective.
(Nursing Practice)
• Provide health care to clients and support for
colleagues which demonstrate a personal
commitment to the value of caring. (Caring)
• Evaluate knowledge from sciences, humanities
and nursing to form a framework for nursing
practice. (Critical Thinking)
• Implement the nursing process with clients
(individuals, families, groups in community)
presenting complex health problems in
structured and unstructured health care
settings, using concepts of selfcare. (Self-Care)
• Incorporate therapeutic interpersonal
processes when interacting with clients,
communities and colleagues. (Interpersonal
Processes)
• Provide health care rooted in the concepts of
altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity
and social justice. (Ethics)
• Adhere to legal standards of practice. (Legal
Dimensions)
• Design and manage professional nursing care
as a member of the interdisciplinary health care
team.(Professionalism/Leadership)
• Integrate cultural competence into the delivery
of nursing care. (Sociocultural Influences)
• Effect change in health care delivery within
specific health care systems. (Health Care
Systems)
• Integrate economic, political, technological, and
social trends that influence health care policy.
(Political Influences)
• Apply evidence based findings to nursing
practice. (Evidenced Based Practice)
• Actualize a commitment to professionalism and
lifelong learning. (Teaching Learning)
School of Nursing Policies
Programs in the School of Nursing follow the general
University policies and regulations in addition to
academic policies and regulations consistent with
professional standards of nursing education and
practice. It is the student’s responsibility to know and
comply with all current academic policies and
regulations of the University, School, and the
Department. Programs in the School of Nursing
reserve the right to change, modify or improve
program requirements or policies at its discretion
without prior notice.
Professional Conduct Policy
The School of Nursing asserts that members of the
nursing profession must adhere to standards in
order to ensure quality, safety and maintain the trust
of the public we serve. The Felician University
Community asserts that students must adhere to the
Franciscan Values of respect, honesty, and integrity
and the ANA Professional Code of Conduct to insure
high standards in our academic and everyday lives.
Faculty and students have a cooperative
responsibility to ensure that these standards are
upheld by everyone.
Felician University nursing students shall abide by
and be held accountable for maintaining the high
standards of “professionalism” as determined by
personal responsibility, Felician University, and the
Health Care System. Any single student incident or
pattern of “unprofessional behavior” across courses
may be referred to the “Professional Nursing
Development Committee” for review and potential
disciplinary action.
New Jersey Board of
Nursing Requirements
The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires that all
applicants to the Nursing Program be informed of
the following:
• 13:37-1.11 Any complaints regarding the
program may be sent to the NJ Board of
Nursing at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
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The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires that
applicants to the Prelicensure Nursing Program be
informed of the following:
• 13:37-1.8 (h) Before an individual is admitted to
a nursing education program, the program shall
inform the individual that a criminal history
background check is a prerequisite for licensure
as a registered professional nurse or a licensed
practice nurse.
Organization
Board of Trustees
• Sr. Mary Aquinas Szott (FSI Liaison)
Felician Services, Inc.
• Mildred A. Mihlon (Acting University President)
Felician University
• Sister Mary Juanita Arnister, CSSF, ’77 BA
Superior and Local Minister
Immaculate Conception Convent Felician Sisters
of North America
• Thomas Bellavia, M.D.
Chairman, Osler Health
• John B. Bitar, Partner
Windels Marx
• Charlene Brown
Retired President, AT&T New Jersey
• Melissa Cepeda
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• J. Fletcher Creamer
Retired, Chief Executive Officer
J. Fletcher Creamer & Sons
• James D`Agostino (Board Chair)
President, JD Companies
• Ulises Diaz
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
• Monique Edwards (Vice Chair)
Executive Strategist | Speaker | Author,
Gravitas
• Colleen P. Frankenfield, ’77 AAS, ’84 BA M.S.,
J.D.,
President and CEO
Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ
• Gail B. Gordon, Esq.
Self-employed
• Donald C. Jones
Founder, Chairman and Managing Partner
Verite Capital Partners
• Alex E. Krasnomowitz, CPA
Founder and Managing Member
Alex E. Krasnomowitz, CPA, LLC
• Elizabeth Lenke
Charity and Volunteer Work
• Sr. Suzanne Marie Kush
Our Lady of Hope Province
• Marilyn Scalo
Community Supporter/Volunteer
• Anthony Scardino Jr.
Business and Public Sector Consultant
Anthony Scardino & Associates, Inc.
• Mark Sparta, FACHE
President & Chief Hospital Executive
Hackensack University Medical Center
President, North Region, Hackensack Meridian
Health
• Scott Thomas
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary of Cirrus Logic
• Deborah Visconi
President and CEO
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
President's Advisory
Council (PAC)
• Ray Guzman
• Theresa Bellavia
• Ron Bergamini
• Joseph Boccassini
• Lisa Boccassini
• Susan Byrne Bramucci
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• Alice Coscia
• John Drzymkowski
• Hakika DuBose
• HRH Prince Adnan El-Hashemite
• Vito Giannola
• John J. Mazur, Jr.
• Leo McGuire
• Stephen A. Orenchuk
• Sachin Shah
• Peter Unanue
• Yogi Virk
Senior Administrative
Officers
• Acting President: Mildred A. Mihlon, Ph.D. and
M. Phil., CUNY; M.A., Montclair State University;
B.A., Rutgers University
• CFO, Vice President for Business and Finance:
Thomas Truchan, Certified Public Accountant,
B.S., St. Peter’s College
• Vice President for Academic Affairs: Michael W.
Markowitz, Ph.D., Temple University, M.A.,
Temple University, M.A., Rutgers University,,
B.A., Stockton College
• Vice President of External and University
Relations: Maura DeNicola, M.S., Columbia
University, B.S., Boston College
• Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of
Students: Janel Owens, M.A., Fairleigh
Dickinson University, M.S., New York Institute of
Technology, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Vice President of Enrollment Management and
Marketing: Priscilla Klymenko, M.A., Montclair
State University, B.A. Felician College
• Vice President of Mission Integration, Fr.
Thomas H. Franks, O.F.M. CAP., M.S.,
Manhattan College, M.Div., Weston Jesuit
School of Theology, S.T.L., Sacred Heart Major
Seminary, B.S., Fordham University
Office of the President
• Stephanie Cachez, Chief of Staff and Secretary
to the Board of Trustees; B.S., Felician
University, M.B.A., Felician University
• Janet Centanni, Administrative Assistant to the
President; B.A., William Paterson College
Academic Affairs
• Michael W. Markowitz: Vice-President of
Academic Affairs,Temple University, Ph.D.,
Temple University, M.A., Rutgers University,
M.A., Stockton College, B.A.
• Sr. Honorata Grzeszczuk, Acting Dean of the
School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Dean
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, B.S./M.S.,
University of Lodz, Poland, Post-graduate
Certificate, Jesuit University Ignatianum, Poland;
Ph.D., Seton Hall University, NJ
• Marilu Marcillo, Dean of the School of
Business and the Center for Innovation and
Professional Studies; D.M.D., Colorado Tech
University; M.B.A.., Centenary University; B.A.
Alfred University
• Christine Mihal, R.N., Associate Professor of
Nursing (2002); Dean; B.S.N. Russell Sage
College; M.S.N. and Ed.D., Seton Hall University
• Jeffery C. Blanchard, Dean of the Center for
Academic Success & Excellence, Ph.D., Drew
University; M.A., University of Rochester; B.A.,
SUNY Cortland
• Deanna Valente, Dean of Information Systems,
Academic Technology and Learning and
Development, D.B.A., M.B.A. and B.S., Felician
University
Center for Academic
Technology
• Dr. Deanna Valente, DBA, Dean for Center for
Academic Technology; DBA, Felician
University; M.B.A., Felician University; B.A.,
Felician University; eCertified
• Rebecca DeVita, MBA, Associate Dean for
Center for Academic Technology; B.A., Montclair
State University, eCertified
• Jaclyn Moreno, BA, Director for Center for
Academic Technology; B.A.,
Dominican University, eCertified
• Joseph Russo, BA, LMS Coordinator for Center
for Academic Technology; B.A., Fairleigh
Dickinson University, eCertified
• Felipe Jaccomo, Training Integration Specialist;
BS., William Paterson University
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Educational Opportunity
Fund
• Dinelia Garland, Director of the EOF Program
and Instructor; B.A., Felician College; M.A., John
Jay College of Criminal Justice
• Kelly Fronte, EOF Administrative Assistant
• Carolyn Leonardi, EOF Counselor; B.A., William
Paterson University
Library Services
The Felician University Library is a center for
discovery, inspiration, instruction, reflection, and
collaboration. Through an ethic of outstanding
service, it ensures access to a set of global resources,
with the overarching purpose of helping students,
both on and off campus, conduct research, explore
an increasingly complex architecture of information,
achieve academic success, and acquire skills for life-
long learning. In aspiring to this mission, the libraries
seek to:
• Provide an inviting, user-oriented learning
environment for on-site users and the technical
infrastructure, resources, and services for
online learning communities;
• Initiate, enhance, and improve new and
traditional user services;
• Offer an instructional program to provide
students with information-seeking skills to
assist them in their pursuit of successful
careers, productive citizenship, and life-long
learning;
• Support the instructional, curricular, and
research needs of the University through an
effective and collaborative collection
development and management program.
The Felician University Library is located on the Lodi
campus and provides the information sources and
services to Felician’s undergraduate students,
graduate students, faculty and staff.
The Library offers group study spaces, quiet study
spaces, computers and printers, as well as print
collections for each of the Schools (Arts & Science,
Business and Information Sciences, Education, and
Nursing). Designated librarians serve as subject-
specific liaisons to each of the Schools.
The libraries' combined information sources include
over 53,000 print and 255,000 electronic books and
over 20,000 electronic periodicals. Electronic
resources can be accessed through the Felician
University Library's website
(https://felician.libguides.com/libraries) on-campus
and off-campus, by entering the Felician University
network ID and password. Material not owned by
the Felician University Library may be borrowed
from another library at no charge through the
Interlibrary Loan Service. Please note, interlibrary
loans for print materials can take up to two weeks to
receive, and the lending of electronic articles from
journals may be prohibited by publisher embargoes.
Speak with your liaison librarian for more
information on embargoed materials.
Information services include information literacy
instruction delivered through classes and workshops
on both the Lodi and Rutherford campuses;
reference and one-on-one research assistance is
provided in-person, by phone, via email, through
"Zoom" or "Teams" and via chat. Research
appointments are encouraged and can be made
through the Felician University Library's website
(https://felician.libguides.com/libraries).
For hours of operation, check the Felician University
Library's website, or call (201)559-6071.
Current Felician students may register their
university ID cards with the libraries and borrow
materials from the collection. Borrowers are
responsible for all materials lent on their cards and
will not receive grades or graduate if their accounts
have unpaid charges for overdue or lost items.
Food and cell phone conversations are not allowed
in library spaces; beverages are permitted in covered
containers. Campus security will be notified of any
suspected theft of library material. All bags are
subject to search.
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• Jodi Shelly, Director of Library Services and
Assistant Professor. M.L.I.S., Rutgers
University; M.B.A., Felician University.
Librarians
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• Kaitlyn Clohosey, Research & Instructional
Services Librarian, Assistant
Professor. M.S.L.I.S., Pratt Institute School of
Information. (School of Nursing)
• Julia Ventura, Scholarly Communications and
Outreach Librarian, Assistant Professor.
M.S.L.S., Pennsylvania Western University:
Clarion. (School of Arts & Sciences)
• (TBD, Public Services Librarian/Head of
Archives, Assistant Professor. (Schools of
Business and Information Sciences and
Education).
Barbara J. Toscano
Nursing Resource and
Simulation Center
(BJTNRSC)
The Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource and
Simulation Center (BJTNRSC) at Felician University
School of Nursing is an 11,000-square-foot state-of-
the-art facility that offers students opportunities to
enhance learning and develop clinical judgment
needed for clinical practice through the application
of complex simulation technologies that simulate
patient care in a safe learning environment.
Designed for Felician Nursing students, the Toscano
NRSC aims to create a life-like simulated care
environment that mirrors current practice. The
center includes three human patient simulation
rooms, two physical exam laboratories, five-bed,
hospital-like acute care laboratory, a medication
room, a telehealth center, and two debriefing
classrooms. The space is outfitted with life-like, high-
fidelity adult and pediatric manikins, including a
premature infant and a birthing simulator. Students
can practice delivering safe care with authentic
patient care technologies and equipment, including
an electronic medical record for documentation and
simulated medication administration. Among the
many resources available, BJTNRSC staff and faculty
offer skills demonstrations and workshops, such as
dosage calculations, safe medication administration,
and physical assessment skills. BJTNRSC Location:
227 Montross Avenue, Education Commons Building,
on the Rutherford Campus, Third Floor.
Hours of Operation: Hours vary during the academic
year.
• Mary Clare Smith, MSN, RN, CHSE- Director,
The Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource and
Simulation Center, and Instructor, Prelicensure
Nursing Program
• Kate Giannettino, MSN, RNC-NIC,
CNE- Assistant Director, The Barbara J. Toscano
Nursing Resource and Simulation
Center Instructor, Prelicensure Nursing
Program
• Holly Hutchinson, MSN, RN, CHSE Assistant
Director, The Barbara J. Toscano Nursing
Resource and Simulation Center
• Kristen Centinaro, BA, MSHA-Administrative
Director for Technology and Resources, Barbara
J. Toscano Nursing Resource and Simulation
Center
• Nancy Ragusa, BSN, RN, CHSE -Lab Instructor,
Barbara J Toscano Nursing Resource and
Simulation Center
• Sister Mary Patricia Kennedy, CSSF, MSN,
RN-Lab Instructor, Barbara J. Toscano Nursing
Resource and Simulation Center
Nursing Support
• Luis Barrigan, Administrative Coordinator:
Prelicensure Nursing Program, MSHA, Rutgers
University
• Kristen Centinaro, Administrative Director for
Technology and Resources; Barbara J. Toscano
Nursing Resource and Simulation Center, B.A.,
Bloomfield College, MSHA, Felician University
• Karen Cucuzza, Director of Graduate Nursing
Clinical Placement and Compliance, B.S.,
Fairfield University
• Marita Drivanos, Director, Clinical Compliance,
B.S.N., R.N.
• Jacki Dykhouse, Administrative Assistant to the
Dean of the School of Nursing
• Eve Laba, Coordinator: Graduate Nursing
Program; B.A., Montclair State University
• Jose Pombo, Administrative Coordinator Hybrid
ABSN and Campus ABSN Program
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Computer and Audio-
Visual Services
Information Technology
• Dr. Deanna Valente, DBA, Dean of Information
Systems, Academic Technology and Learning
and Development
• Christopher Finch, Assistant Vice President for
Information Technology; CNA, (MCP) Microsoft
Certified Professional, MCSA, MCS
• Henry Rutland, Systems Administrator and
Technology Infrastructure Manager.
• Cody Hildebrand, Helpdesk Support
Technician, B.S., Felician University
• Brady Fernandez, IT Help Desk Specialist, MBA
• Kelly Burke, IT Help Desk Coordinator, BS in
History
Audio-Visual Services
• Hendrick Cuadro, Director of the Audio-Visual
Center
Information Systems
• Craig Savino, Director. B.S., New Jersey
Institute of Technology
• Khalid Glenn, Information Systems Analyst,
B.S., Felician University
Athletics
• Andrew Toriello., Director of Athletics; B.A.,
Felician University, M.S., Liberty University
• Brendan Bonacum, Assistant Director of
Athletics - External Relations; B.A., Dominican
College (NY), M.A., Canisius College
• Brandon Scheisser, Assistant Director of
Athletics - Facilities and Operations; B.S.,
Temple University, M.B.A., Felician University
• Nicole Aumack, NCAA Compliance Officer,
Senior Women's Athletics Administrator; B.A.,
Felician University
• Samantha Flecker, Director of Athletics
Communications, Coordinator of Intramurals;
B.S., College of Staten Island, M.S., Southern
New Hampshire University
• Kayla Jones, Athletics Administrative Assistant,
B.S., Kutztown University
Enrollment Management
and Marketing
• Priscilla Klymenko, Vice President for
Enrollment Management and Marketing, B.A.,
Felician University, M.A., Montclair State
University
• Tiffany Hartwig, Executive Director of
Enrollment Management Operations, B.A.,
Felician University
• Selma Jasarevic, Associate Director of
Admissions Operations, Enrollment
Management, MBA, Felician University
• Aleksandra Baciak, Assistant Director of
Colleague Operations, Enrollment
Management, MBA, Felician University
• Gema Duran, Assistant Director of Admissions
Operations, Enrollment Management, B.A.
Felician University
• Helen Torebka, Receptionist, B.A., Felician
University
• Melissa Bilecky, Receptionist, B.A., Felician
University
Admissions Processing
• Tiffany Hartwig, Assistant Director of
Undergraduate Admissions Operations; B.A.
Felician University
• Nicholas Ward, Coordinator of Admission
Technology; B.A., William Paterson University
• Silvia Chacon, Administrative Assistant; B.S.,
Montclair State University
• Judith Pepe, Administrative Assistant
• Melissa Haz, Administrative Assistant; B.A.,
Felician College
Admissions (Traditional
Undergraduate)
• Colleen M. Fuller, Director of Undergraduate
Admissions; B.A., College of Mt. St . Vincent;
M.S., Iona College
• Melissa Essman, Associate Director of
Undergraduate Admissions, B.A., Quinnipiac
University
• Jorge Soriano, Assistant Director of
Undergraduate Admissions, B.S. Felician
University, M.B.A. Felician University
• Currently Open, Assistant Director of
Undergraduate Admissions
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• Taylor Parker, Assistant Director of
Undergraduate Admissions, B.S. Felician
University, M.B.A. Felician University
• Gina DeFalco, Assistant Director of Admissions;
B.A., Montclair State University; M.BA,
Centenary University
Admissions (Graduate)
• Camille Braker, Associate Director of Graduate
Admissions; B.S. Hampton University, M.B.A.
Hampton University
• Andrea Horvath, Associate Director of
Admissions; B.A. Felician College; M.A. Felician
College
Office of International
Programs
• Yaruby Petit-Frere, Director, Office of
International Programs; B.A., Colgate University;
M.A., New York University
• Tatiana Khalfani, Assistant Director, Office of
International Programs; B.F. A., Buffalo State
College
• Caitlin Baard, Assistant Director of Operations
and Study Abroad; B.A., Felician University
Office of Student
Financial Services
• Cynthia Montalvo, Executive Director of
Student Financial Services and Financial Aid
• Kathy Prieto, Director of Financial Aid; B.A.,
M.B.A., Felician University
• Michelle Burwell, Director of Student
Accounts ;B.S., University of Maryland Eastern
Shore; M.S.J., Seton Hall University School of
Law
• Mariela Henriquez, Assistant Bursar, B.S.,
Nova Southeastern University
• Melissa Guerrero, Associate Director, B.S.,
M.B.A., Felician University
• Nicholas Abraham, Assistant Director, B.S.,
Syracuse University
• Chloe Christen, Assistant Director of Financial
Aid, B.S., Montclair University
• Nathaniel Garay , Assistant Director of
Financial Aid Counselor, B.S.,Felician University
Registrar
• Erminda Velez-Quinones, Director of
Registration & Records, A.A. Felician College,
B.S. Felician University
• Marybeth O’Flanagan, Associate Registrar,
B.A. Marymount College
• Jo-Ann Fondanarosa, Coordinator of
Placement Testing and Transfer Evaluation; A.A.
Bergen Community College; B.A., M.A., Felician
College
• Sophia Marino, Cohort Coordinator, B.A., Kings
College
Conference and Event
Services
• Mary Mallia, Director of Conference and Event
Services; B.A., University of Roma
Business and Finance
• Thomas Truchan, Chief Financial Officer, VP for
Business and Finance, CPA, B.S., St. Peter’s
College
• Mary Marino, Administrative Assistant to CFO,
B.S., King's College
• Shalini Patel, Controller, B.S., Montclair State
University, M.B.A., Felician University
• Marian Mugavero, Budget Analyst, B.S. B.A.
Felician University, M.A.R.E. Felician University
• Linda Kastenbaum, Accounts Payable
Coordinator
• Eileen Meneghin, Bookkeeper
• Lillian Garay, Accounts Payable Clerk
• Dolores Rouse-Cooper, Mailroom, Printery
Clerk - Lodi
• Hitul Patel, Mailroom - Rutherford
Physical Plant and
Maintenance
• Meggan Oneill, Director, Buildings and
Grounds
• David Lopez, Sr., Maintenance Supervisor for
the Rutherford Campus
• Tadeusz Tyszka, Maintenance Supervisor for
the Lodi Campus
• Skyler Hennessey, Administrative Assistant
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University Advancement
• Maura DeNicola, Vice President of External
and University Relations, M.S., Columbia
University, B.S., Boston College
• John Cross, University Writer and Researcher,
B.A. Felician University, M.A. Rutgers-University
Newark
• Ben Dinallo, Jr., Director, University
Advancement, B.A. Columbia School of
Broadcasting
• Alise Bassolino, Development Coordinator,
B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Carol Lee Martinez, Administrative Assistant,
B.A. Rutgers-University New Brunswick
Student Affairs
• Janel Owens, Vice President Student Affairs
• Kamal Tawadros, Coordinator of
Transportation and Rutherford Student Affairs
Services
Community Rights and Responsibilities
• Dr. Simone Flowers-Taylor, Director of
Community Rights and Responsibilities
Counseling Center
• Kathy Murray, Counseling Services, MSW,
LCSW
Residence Life
• Laura Pierotti, Director of Residence Life; B.A.,
William Paterson University; M.S., Shippensburg
University; M.B.A.
Student Development and Engagement
• Shakira Adams, Director; B.A., Wesleyan
University; M.P.A., Rutgers University
Center for Health
Center for Academic
Success and Effectiveness
Center for Academic Success &
Effectiveness
• Jeffery Blanchard, Dean, Center for Academic
Success and Effectiveness; B.A. English,
Secondary Education, B.A. French, SUNY
Cortland; M.A. English, University of Rochester;
Ph.D., Modern History & Literature, Drew
University
• Dolores Henchy, Professor and Dean Emeritus,
Center for Academic Success and Effectiveness;
Professor of Graduate Religious Education; B.A.,
Herbert H. Lehman College City University of
New York; M.S.Ed, Fordham University; M.Div.,
Immaculate Conception Seminary; D.Min., Drew
University, Certified Master Online Instructor, U.
of Illinois
• Barbara Rosatelli, Assistant Dean &
Coordinator of 3-D Felician Experience; B.A.,
M.A. Felician University
• Carolyn Mitchell Kehayan, Coordinator of
Office of Accessibility Services; B.A., Southern
Connecticut State University; M.A., Fairleigh
Dickinson University, LDT-C
• Pamela E. Garvey, Academic Success Coach,
Coordinator of Discovery Program & Starfish At
Felician; B.A., Roanoke College
• Alyssa Fiume, Coordinator of Tutoring Services
& CASE Marketing; B.S. Clinical Human Services
& Disabilities Studies, University of Delaware
• Elizabeth Noreika, Administrative Assistant
and Coordinator; Center for Academic Success
and Effectiveness; A.A., B.A., Felician College
• Hamdi Shahin, Science/Math Tutor &
Coordinator of the Math Lab; B.S., New Jersey
Institute of Technology
• Annette Rycharski, Academic Advisor
Retention Specialist; B.S. Elementary and Early
Childhood Education; M.S. Special Education, St.
John's University
• Phlaine Suzanne Toliao EdD., Academic
Advisor Retention Specialist; B.A., Ramapo
College of New Jersey; M.A., Montclair State
University; Ed.D., Northcentral University
• Caitlin Baard, Academic Advisor Retention
Specialist; B.A. Mathematics, B.A. Philosophy,
Felician University, M.Ed. Higher Education,
Pennsylvania State University
• Kaitlyn Gage, Data Assessment Coordinator,
Career and Experiential
Learning Center
• Gregory D. Skelley, Executive Director, Career
and Experiential Learning Center; MBA
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Information Systems, St. Peters University; B.S
Finance, Kean University; A.A.S Business
Administration, Bergen Community College.
• Emilie Casiano, Program Manager of Personal
& Professional Initiatives, Career and
Experiential Learning Center; MA Organizational
Management, Misericordia University; B.S.
Sociology, Centenary College of NJ,
• Michelle Markowicz, Career and Internship
Advisor, Career and Experiential Learning
Center, B.A. Psychology, Montclair State
University
Campus Ministry
• Rev. John O'Neill, I.V. Dei, Professor of
Religious Studies (1998), Campus Minister; B.A.,
Saint Francis College; M.A., Maryknoll Seminary;
M.A., Fordham University; M.S. and P.D.,
Fordham University; S.T.M., Drew University;
D.Min., Graduate Theological Foundation; Ph.D.,
Graduate Theological Foundation; Post
Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Immaculate
Conception Seminary, N.Y.; Post Graduate
Certificate in Liturgy, Immaculate Conception
Seminary, N. Y.; Certificate in Pastoral
Counseling, Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute,
N.Y.
• Jennifer K. Monsalve, Director of Campus
Ministry; B.A., Fordham University; M.A.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
Print Services and
Supplies
• Lillian Garay, Mailroom and Printery Clerk
• Patricia Anderson, Part Time Clerk for
Mailroom and Printery
Child Care Center
• Frank Quatrone – Executive Director, School of
Education Preschool; B.A., Bridgewater College;
M.A., New Jersey City University
• Gina Michalski – Lead Teacher, School of
Education Preschool; B.A., SUNY Potsdam; M.A.,
Montclair State University
• Melissa Karcic – Associate Teacher, School of
Education Preschool; B.S., St. Peter’s University
• AnneMarie Barone – Assistant Teacher, School
of Education Preschool
Faculty
Emerita/Emeritus
• George Abaunza, Professor of Philosophy
(2000) and Dean of the School of Arts and
Sciences; B.A., Florida International University;
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
• Jacqueline Bakal, Instructor of Mathematics
(1998), Director of the Mathematics Lab and
Developmental Mathematics Coordinator; B.A.,
William Paterson College; M.S., New Jersey
Institute of Technology
• Richard Burnor, Professor of Philosophy (1997)
and Chairperson of the Institutional Review
Board; B.S., Bucknell University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Arizona
• Donald Casey, Associate Professor of
Philosophy and Religious Studies (2000); B.A.,
M.A., Catholic University of America; S.T.L.,
Gregorian University; Ph.D., St. Louis University
• George Castellitto, Professor of English; B.A.,
St. Peter’s College; M.A., Seton Hall University;
Ph.D., Fordham University
• Margaret A. Daingerfield, Professor of
Nursing; B.S.N., Seton Hall University; M.A., New
York University; Ed.D., Rutgers, The State
University
• Dolores M. Henchy, Professor and Dean
Emeritus, Center for Academic Success and
Effectiveness; Professor of Graduate Religious
Education; B.A., Herbert H. Lehman College City
University of New York; M.S.Ed, Fordham
University; M.Div., Immaculate Conception
Seminary; D.Min., Drew University, Certified
Master Online Instructor, U. of Illinois
• Joanne Karetzky, B.A., University of San
Francisco; M.L.S., San Jose State University;
M.A., California State University at Dominguez
Hills
• Stephen Karetzky, B.A., Queens College of the
City University of New York; M.A., California
State University at Dominguez Hills; M.L.S.,
D.L.S., Columbia University
• Sister M. Viterbia Kozlowska, CSSF, Professor
of English (1965); B.Mus., B.S., Mus.,
Manhattanville College; M.A., Fordham
University; Ed.D., Temple University
• Edward S. Kubersky, Professor of Biology
(1993) and Dean of the School of Arts and
Sciences; B.S., Brooklyn College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Indiana University
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• Carl Lane, Professor of History (1987); B.A.,
M.A., Manhattan College; Ph.D., City University
of New York
• Rona Levin, A.A.S., Queens College of the City
University of New York; B.S., M.S., Adelphi
University; Ph.D., New York University
• Rosemarie Liebmann, B.A. Caldwell College;
M.S. Montclair State University; Ed.D., Seton
Hall University
• Anne LaGrange Loving, B.A., Goucher College;
M.S., Columbia University
• Thomas Mastri, B.B.A., City College of New
York; M.B.A., New York University
• Terence McAteer, Associate Professor of
Communications; B.A. Boston College; M.F.A.
Columbia University
• Richard McGarry, Assistant Professor of
Religious Studies; B.A., M.A., Felician College;
Ph.D., Fordham University
• William B. Morgan, A.A., B.S. University of
Maryland; M.S. Strayer University; Ph.D. Walden
University; Certified Financial Planner
• Maureen Murphy-Ruocco, R.N., APN,C. (1983)
Professor of Nursing and Education, B.S.N.
Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing;
M.S.N., College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Columbia University; APN,C. Certified Advanced
Practice Nurse; ANP, Adult Nurse Practitioner;
CSN, New Jersey Certified School Nurse; New
Jersey Certified K-12 Teacher of Health
Education; Ed.M., Ed.D, Columbia University;
Distinguished Practitioner, National Academies
of Practice
• Dorothy M. Noble, B.A., Seton Hall University;
M.S., Fordham University; M.A., Seton Hall
University
• Mary E. Norton, Professor of Nursing (1985)
and Executive Director The Center for Global
Academic Initiatives and United Nations NGO
Representative; B.A., Jersey City State
University; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D, Teachers College,
Columbia University, Post-Doctoral Certificate
Bioethics and Medical Humanities the College
of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia
University APN, C
• Charles Rooney, Jr., Professor of English (1974)
and Senior Executive Vice President; B.S.,
Fordham University; Ph.D., George Washington
University
• Marilyn R. Rubin, B.S., Montclair State
University; Ed.M., Rutgers University
• Muriel M. Shore, Professor and Dean Emeritus
of the School of Nursing, Director of the
Institute for Gerontology, RN, NEA-BC Certified
Nurse Executive Advanced, Distinguished
Practitioner and Fellow National Academies of
Practice, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., Seton Hall
University
• Robert J. Shore, Associate Professor of
Business and Management Science (2001); B.S.,
St. Peter’s College; M.B.A., Seton Hall University;
Certified Public Accountant
• Brother Kevin Smith, OSF, Professor of
Religious Studies (2003); B.A., Queens College of
the City University of New York; M.A.,
Manhattan College; Ph.D., New York University
• Marytha Smith-Allen, B.A., Ohio Wesleyan
University; M.A., The University of Michigan;
Ph.D., New York University
• Elizabeth Uptegrove, Professor of
Mathematics (2005); B.A., Douglass College;
M.S., New York University; Ed.D., Rutgers
University
• Sister M. Adalbert Wierciszewska, CSSF, A.A.,
B.A., Catholic University of America; M.A.,
Villanova University
Full Time Faculty
Year indicates the year of Appointment to College
• Kristen Abbey, Associate Professor of English
(2006): B.A., University of California at Santa
Cruz; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University
• Chris Anderson, Associate Professor of
Education (2020); B.A., Baruch College, CUNY;
M.A., New York University; Ed.D., Grand Canyon
University
• Karen Beerbower, Associate Professor, School
of Business and Information Sciences M.B.A.,
Saint Peter's University: JD, Arizona State
University College of Law; CPA
• Ard Berge, Professor of Art (2000); B.F.A.,
Virginia Commonwealth University; M.F.A., New
York Academy of Art
• Jeffery Blanchard, Dean, Center for Academic
Success and Effectiveness; B.A. English,
Secondary Education, B.A. French, SUNY
Cortland; M.A. English, University of Rochester;
Ph.D., Modern History & Literature, Drew
University
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• John A. J. Blevis, Assistant Professor of Biology
(2020), B.S., M.A., M.B.A., Catholic University of
America; M.S., St. Peter’s University,
• John C. Burke, Professor of ABA
(2018) Executive Director of the International
Center for Autism and Disabilities Research,
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa
Barbara
• Kimberly Burrows, R.N., Instructor of Nursing
(2010); B.S.N., Saint Peter’s College; M.S.N.,
William Paterson University
• Diana Casianos, R.N., Instructor of
Nursing (2020); Director of BSN and ABSN; B.S.,
Ramapo College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Pace
University; AGPCNP-BC and DNP, William
Paterson University
• Alfredo Castro, Associate Professor of
Chemistry (1995), B.Chem., University of Costa
Rica; M.S., Clark Atlanta University; Ph.D.,
University of Delaware
• Ginette Castro, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2021); B.S.N., Hartwick College; M.S.N.,
Pace University; D.N.P. William Paterson
University. APN Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Joseph Charleman, Associate Professor, School
of Business and Information Sciences, CST/
CSFA, DBA, B.S.Nyack College; MSHA New
England College; DBA, Northcentral University
• Balwant S. Chohan, Assistant Professor of
Chemistry (2018); B.Sc., University of Leicester
(UK); M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachesetts,
Amherst
• Helena Correia, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2012); B.S.N., New Jersey City
University; M.S.N., Seton Hall University, Ph.D.,
Capella University
• Peter Craft, Professor of English (2011); B.A.,
Hanover College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois
• Katharine Croce, Assistant Professor of Special
Education and ABA (2020); B.A., La Salle
University; MS. Ed., Temple University; BCBA-D,
Saint Joseph’s University
• Marissa Cruise, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2022); B.S.N Seton Hall University;
M.S.N William Paterson University; DNP Grand
Canyon University.
• Charity M. Dacey, Assistant Professor of
Education, (2018); Associate Dean of the School
of Education B.A., Smith College; M.S., Mercy
College; Ph.D., Montclair State University
• Joy M. de los Reyes, Assistant Professor of
Business and Marketing (2020); BA in
Economics, Rutgers University; MBA, NYU Stern
School in Business; Ph.D., Felician University
• Hetal Desai, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2019); B.S.N., William Paterson
University; M.S.N., University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey; D.N.P., William
Paterson University, APN Family Nurse
Practitioner
• Amy Dombach, Assistant Professor of
Psychology (1996); B.S., Pennsylvania State
University; M.A., Seton Hall University
• Robert Doyle, Associate Professor of Religious
Studies and Director of MA in Religious Studies
(2022); BA, Canisius College (Philosophy and
Religious Studies), MA, Loyola Marymount
University (Theological Studies), MA, Loyola
Marymount University (Bioethics), MA, Gonzaga
University (Organizational Leadership), Ph.D.,
Claremont Graduate University (Philosophy of
Religion and Theology)
• Evan Drake, Assistant Professor of Biology
(2022), BS, Stockton University; Ph.D., Rutgers
University (pending)
• Gaby Fahmy, Assistant Professor of Biology
(2009); M.S., M.D., Ph.D., Ain Shams University
• Theresa Fanelli, Assistant Professor of
Criminal Justice (2018); B.A. Pace University,
M.A. Adelphi University, M.A. Queens College,
CUNY
• Katherine Giannettino, R.N., Assistant
Director, Nursing Resource and Simulation
Center, Instructor of Nursing (2021); M.S.N.,
Wagner College, A.D.N., St. Paul’s School of
Nursing; B.A., Wagner College
• Michelle Gilbert, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2020); A.A.S; Helene Fuld College of
Nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N-Ed University of Texas at
El Paso; Ph.D., Medical University of South
Carolina.
• Aimee Giordano, R.N., Instructor of Nursing
(2019); B.S.N., East Stroudsburg University;
M.S.N., Ramapo College
• Mary Jane Genuino, R.N., Assistant Professor
of Nursing (2021); D.N.P. (Rutgers University),
M.S.N.(Regis University), Post-Masters in Adult
Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
(William Paterson University), B.S.N. (Chinese
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General Hospital College of Nursing,
Philippines); Graduate certificate in Healthcare
Education (Regis University)
• Carleen Graham, R.N., Associate Professor of
Nursing (2019); RN, Excelsior College; B.S.N.,
M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing; Ph.D.,
Capella University
• Sister M. Honorata Grzeszczuk, CSSF,
Associate Dean of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Assistant Professor of Physics
(2012); Chair, Institutional Review Board;
B.S./M.S., University of Lodz, Poland, Post-
graduate Certificate, Jesuit University
Ignatianum, Poland; Ph.D., Seton Hall
University, NJ
• Ann Verrett Guillory, Professor of Psychology
(1983); Assistant Vice President for Academic
Student Services; Director of the FYE Program;
B.S., M.Ed., Loyola University of the South;
M.Ed., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia
University
• Holly Hutchinson, RN (2023), Instructor, BSN,
Felician University; MSN, Felician University
• Catherine M. Jennings, R.N., Associate
Professor of Nursing (2003); B.S.N., Felician
College; M.S.N., State University of New York,
Stony Brook; D.N.P., Chatham University, APN
Family Nurse Practitioner
• Robert L.Keesey, Associate Professor of
Chemistry (2021), M.S., University of Oklahoma;
Ph.D., Marquette University
• Sister Mary Patricia Kennedy, CSSF, R.N., Lab
Instructor, Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource
and Simulation Center; Chaplain of School of
Nursing; A.A.S., Felician College; B.S.N., La Salle
University; M.S.N., Felician College
• Christine Lawrence, D.N.P., R.N., Hybrid ABSN
Director (2020); B.S.N. Fairfield University,
M.S.N. Columbia University, D.N.P., Monmouth
University
• Eliza Leszczynski, Assistant Professor of
Mathematics (2021); B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Montclair
State University
• Joseph Liotti, Assistant Professor of Biology
(2019); B.A. Rutgers University (Newark); M.S.
Rutgers Graduate School (Newark); D.O.,
UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Melissa Londregan-Walker, RN, Instructor of
Nursing (2021); BS, Bucknell University; BSN,
Fairleigh Dickinson University; MSN, Rutgers
University, APN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Janice Louro-Rama, Assistant Professor (2021);
D.N.P. Grand Canyon University (2021); M.S.N.
William Paterson University (2006); B.S.N.
Rutgers University (2001)
• Melissa MacAlpin, Associate Professor of Art
(2004) and Director of the Honors Program;
B.F.A., Mason Gross School of Arts, Rutgers
University; M.F.A., University of the Arts
(Philadelphia)
• Daniel Mahoney, Professor of Psychology
(2000) and Director of the Graduate Counseling
Psychology Program; B.A., M.A., Jersey City State
University; M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University,
Teacher’s College
• Marilú Marcillo, Professor, Dean of the School
of Business and Information Sciences, B.S.
Alfred University; MBA, Centenary;
D.M.Colorado Technical University
Concentrated in Environmental and Social
Sustainability
• Yuliya Markiv, R.N., Instructor of Nursing
(2020); A.S.N., Trinitas School of Nursing; B.S.N.,
Chamberlain College of Nursing; M.S.N.,
Chamberlain University
• Melissa Marut, R.N., Instructor of Nursing
(2020) Diploma in Nursing, Holy Name Hospital
School of Nursing; B.S.N. St. Peter’s University;
M.S.N. Thomas Edison State University
• Robert McParland, Professor of English (1998);
B.A., Fordham University; M.A., St. John’s
University; M.A., Montclair State University;
M.Phil., Drew University; Ph.D., Drew University;
Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration/
Non-Profit Administration, Seton Hall University
• Teresita Medina, RN, Assistant Professor
(2023); BS, Saint Jude College, Manila,
Philippines; MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University;
DNP, Capella University
• Denise Menonna-Quinn, Assistant Professor
of Nursing (2021); Prelicensure Program, BSN,
Saint Peters College; MSN, Seton Hall
University; DNP, William Paterson University
• Joan Merz, Instructor, M.S.N., RN, Faculty
Hybrid ABSN (2022), BSN -Seton Hall University,
MSN Walden University
• Christine Mihal, R.N (2002) Dean of the School
of Nursing; B.S.N. Russell Sage College; M.S.N.
and Ed.D., Seton Hall University
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• Jose Montalvo, Associate Professor of Biology
(2022), BA, Rutgers University; M.D.,
Universidad Central del Este, Dominican
Republic
• Patricia Munno, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2012); Associate Dean Department of
Prelicensure Nursing; B.S.N., Mercy College;
M.S.N., Mercy College, CPN, CNE, D.N.P.
Fairleigh Dickinson University;
• Ghassan Nazi, Assistant Professor of
Mathematics (1992); B.S., M.S., State University
of New York at Buffalo
• Michael J. Nyklewicz, Associate Professor of
Art (2008); B.A., Boston College; M.A., New York
University
• Julie O'Connell, Professor of English (2010),
Honor Council Faculty Advocate; Executive
Secretary, Faculty Senate; B.A., Georgetown
University; M.A., Brown University; D.Litt., Drew
University
• Michael L. Omansky, Associate Professor of
Business (2007) and Chairperson of the
Business Graduate Programs; B.S., Wharton
School, University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A.,
Columbia University
• Rev. John O'Neill, I.V. Dei, Professor of
Religious Studies (1998), Campus Minister; B.A.,
Saint Francis College; M.A., Maryknoll Seminary;
M.A., Fordham University; M.S. and P.D.,
Fordham University; S.T.M., Drew University;
D.Min., Graduate Theological Foundation; Ph.D.,
Graduate Theological Foundation; Post
Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Immaculate
Conception Seminary, N.Y.; Post Graduate
Certificate in Liturgy, Immaculate Conception
Seminary, N. Y.; Certificate in Pastoral
Counseling, Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute,
N.Y.
• Awilda Perez-Lane, Associate Professor of
Psychology (2005); B.A., University of Puerto
Rico; M.Ed. University of Puerto Rico; M.A., New
York University; Psy.D. New York University
• Sofya Poger, Associate Professor of Computer
Science (2009); BSSE, Moscow Institute of
Technology; M.A., Montclair State University;
Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology
• Janice Rama, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2022); BSN, Rutgers University; MSN,
William Paterson University; DNP, Grand
Canyon University
• Richard Reyes, Assistant Professor of Criminal
Justice (2019); B.A., Thomas Edison State
College; M.A., Ed.S. and Ed.D., Seton Hall
University
• Gina Robertiello, Professor of Criminal Justice
(2005); B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University
• Robert Rogers, Associate Professor of Biology
(2005); B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota
• Philip Rothman, Associate Professor, School of
Business and Information Sciences, B. A.
Economics, Lehman College: M.B.A. Pace
University: Ed, D, Executive Leadership, St. John
Fisher College
• Barbara Rosatelli, Assistant Dean &
Coordinator of 3-D Felician Experience; B.A.,
M.A. Felician University
• Melisa Salsali, Associate Professor of Exercise
Sports Science (2018); B.S., University of
Pittsburgh; M.S., University of Florida; Ph.D.,
University of Miami
• Michael Sanford, Associate Professor of
Mathematics (1998, 2005); B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
Montana State University Bozeman
• Anthony Scardino, Associate Professor (2000);
B.A., Montclair State University; M.P.P.
Pepperdine University; Ph.D., Antioch University
• Lavina Sequeira, Associate Professor of
Philosophy (2018) and Associate Dean of
Humanities: B.S., M.Ed., Karnatak University,
Ed.D., Montclair State University
• Jodi Shelly, Assistant Professor and Director of
Library Services; B.A., Thomas Edison State
College; M.L.I.S., Rutgers, The State University of
New Jersey, M.B.A. Felician University
• Caren Sheng-Wong, Assistant Professor of
Biology (2022), B.S./M.S., The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University; Ph.D., City University of
New York
• Victoria Simon, Assistant Professor of
Communications (2021), Ph.D. McGill University
• Aleksandra Sinkowsky, Associate Dean of
Social & Behavioral Sciences and Professor of
Sociology (1979); B.A., M.A., Montclair State
University; Ed.D. Rutgers University
• Ruzha Skoblar, Assistant Professor of Nursing
(2023), B.S.N. College of New Rochelle; M.P.H.
Columbia University; Post-Master's Certificate in
Nursing Education, Rutgers University; D.N.P.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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• James Smith, Associate Professor of
Psychology (2001); M.A., New York University;
Ph.D., Columbia University
• Mary Clare Smith, R.N., Instructor of Nursing,
(2015), Director, Barbara J. Toscano Nursing
Resource and Simulation Center; B.S.N.
Georgetown University, M.S.N., Felician
University
• Eloise Stewart, Assistant Professor of
Education (2021) B.S. University of
Arkansas; M.A. Hampton University;
Ed.D. Walden University
• Phaine Suzanne Toliao, Academic Advisor
Retention Specialist; B.A., Ramapo College of
New Jersey; M.A., Montclair State University;
Ed.D., Northcentral University
• David Turi, Professor and Associate Dean of
the School of Business and Information
Sciences; B.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University;
M.B.A., Pace University; Ph.D., Seton Hall
University
• Elizabeth Van Dyk, R.N., Associate Professor of
Nursing (2016); B.S.N. William Paterson
University; M.A. New York University; D.N.P.
Fairleigh Dickinson University; F.N.P. Post-
Master’s Certificate William Paterson
University, APN Family Nurse Practitioner
• Lauren Van Saders, R.N., Assistant
Professor (2020); B.S.N. University of Texas;
M.S.N. Johns Hopkins University; D.N.P. Felician
College
• Stathene Varvisotis, Assistant Professor of
Education (2021); B.A. Wittenberg University;
M.A. William Paterson University; Ph.D. Capella
University
• Melissa Walker, RN (2020), Instructor, BSN,
Fairleigh Dickinson University; MSN, Rutgers
University
• Daria Waszak, R.N., Associate Professor of
Nursing (2016); B.S.N., San Diego State
University; M.S.N., University of California, Los
Angeles; D.N.P., University of Pittsburgh
• Sherida Loertz Yoder, Professor of English
(1980); B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University
• Songmei Yu, Professor of Computer Science
(2008); B.S., Sichuan University; M.B.A., St.
John's University; M.S., State University of New
York at Stony Brook; Ph.D., Rutgers University
• Mazdak Zamani, Assistant Professor B.S.,
Islamic Azad University, Iran; M.S., Islamic Azad
University, Iran; Ph.D., Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia.
• Samira Ziaei, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of
Biology (2022), BS, Montclair State University;
MS, William Paterson University; Ph.D., The City
University of New York
• Mara Zukowski, Professor of Religious Studies
(1993); B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A.,
Ph.D., Fordham University
Half Time Faculty
• Jessica Brown, R.N., Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2023); B.S.N. Virginia Commonwealth
University; M.S.N., Adult-Geriatric Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner, New York University; D.N.P.,
Sacred Heart University
• Jasmine Garces-King, R.N., Associate Professor
of Nursing (2019); Diploma in Nursing, Christ
Hospital; B.S.N, Felician University; M.S.N.,
APN, UMDNJ; DNP, Chatham University
• William J. Mascitello, Assistant Professor of
Religious Studies (2017); B.S., Seton Hall
University; M.A., Notre Dame; Ph.D., Fordham
University
• Judith Joan Sullivan, Professor of Law and
Philosophy (2020) and Pre-Law Advisor; B.A.,
Rutgers University; J.D., Seton Hall University
School of Law.
Advisory Committees
School of Arts & Sciences Advisory
Board
• Susan Chapin, Vice President, Technology &
Operations Compliance, ABGlobal
• Jennifer L. Fischer, Associate Director, Cloud
Trust Services | Office of CISO, KPMG
• Bernadette P. McPherson, Esq., Director of
Outreach, Millennium Strategies
• Sandesh Sadalge, Vice President of Analytics,
Education Dynamics
• Gregory Scott Thomas, Esq., Senior Vice
President, General Counsel & Corporate
Secretary, Cirrus Logic
School of Business Advisory Committee
• James Kirkos, CEO, Meadowlands Regional
Chamber of Commerce
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• Taneshia Nash Laird, Newark Symphony Hall
• Catherine Lentini, alum
• Leo McGuire, LPM Strategies, LLC, alum
• Gerald Rizzo, DMD, Center for Dentistry at
Hackensack Meridian Health; Smiles by Rizzo,
alum
• Andrew Sugar, Starbucks
• Monte Williams, awaytravel.com, alum
School of Nursing Advisory Board
• Dianne Aroh, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Executive Vice
President and Chief Nursing Officer,
Hackensack University Medical Center
• Mary Ann Donohue-Ryan, PhD., RN, APN, NEA-
BC, Vice President for Patient Care Services and
Chief Nursing Officer, Englewood Hospital and
Medical Center; Past President, New Jersey
State Nurses Association
• Benjamin Evans, DD, DNP, RN, APN, President,
New Jersey State Nurses Association Advanced
Practice Nurse; Past President, New Jersey
Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses
Association, Past Chairman of the Institute for
Nursing
• Ruben D. Fernandez, MA, RN, Vice President,
Patient Care Services, Palisades Medical Center;
Former Board Member, American Nurses
Association and New Jersey State Nurses
Association
• Linda Gural, RN, American Nurses Association
Board of Directors, Staff Nurse; Past President,
New Jersey State Nurses Association
• Nancy E. Holecek, MHCA, RN, NE-BC, Senior
Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO,
RWJBarnabas Health, Northern Region
• Lucille A. Joel, EdD, RN, FAAN, Member, New
Jersey State Board of Nursing; Professor,
Rutgers University School of Nursing; Past
President, American Nurses Association and
Past President, New Jersey State Nurses
Association
• Diann Johnson, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice
President Patient Care Services, Monmouth
Medical Center
• Lynn Kearney, MS, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing
Officer, Robert Wood Johnson University
Hospital Somerset
• Bonnie Michaels, RN, MA, NEA-BC, FACHE,
Consultant
• Judith Padula, MSN, RN, Vice President of
Patient Care Services/ Chief Nursing Officer,
St.Joseph’s Healthcare System
• Gayle Pearson, DrPH, RN, Consultant
• JoAnne Penn, MA, RN, BC, Member, Board of
Directors, New Jersey State Nurses Association;
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse, Private Practice;
Past President and Treasurer, New Jersey State
Nurses Association; Past Chair, American
Nurses Association Political Action Committee
• Norma L. Rodgers, BSN, RN, CCRA, Senior Site
Manager, Oncology Clinical Trials, Past
President, New Jersey State Nurses Association
• Rosemarie D. Rosales, D.N.P., M.P.A., R.N.,
CCRN, CPHQ, Corporate Regional Director,
Hemodialysis Services, Prime Healthcare;
Member, Board of Directors, New Jersey State
Nurses Association
• Mary Beth Russell, PhD, RN, Vice President
Clinical Education, Barnabas Health; Director of
Nursing Education and Research, Saint
Barnabas Medical Center
• Philip Scalo, Esq., President and Chief
Executive Officer, Bartley Healthcare
• Judith Schmidt, MSN, RN, Chief Executive
Officer, New Jersey State Nurses Association,
Past President, New Jersey State Nurses
Association
• MaryPat Sullivan, M.S.N., R.N., CNS, Chief
Nursing Officer, Overlook Hospital
• Carolyn T. Torre, M.A., R.N., APN, Practice
Consultant
• Ann Twomey, R.N., President Health
Professionals and Allied Employees Union, Past
Commissioner, New Jersey Access to Health
Care Commission
School of Education Advisory Board
• Dr. Giovanni Giancaspro, Superintendent –
East Rutherford
• Dana Regan, Director 21 & Over, Felician
University
• Prof. Annette Rychorski, Felician University
• Prof. Maryanne Joyce, Felician University
• Mr. Phil DeFalco, COO – YCS
• Sr. Annelle, Director, Blessed Mary Angela
• Prof. Brown Grant, Felician University
• Dr. John Burke, Felician University
• Mr. Nick Londy, Felician University
• Mr. Michael Farielly, Gramon Schools –
Principal
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• Mr. Emil Carafa, Adjunct, Felician University
• Dr. Sharon Towler
• Dr. Kuchar, South Bergen Jointure Commission
– Superintendent
• Mr. Jim Theberry, Director of Division of
Disability Services of Bergen County
Locations
Lodi Campus
• From Route 46 East
◦ Exit “Main Street, Lodi.” Turn left at third
traffic light, and turn right at the next light
onto South Main Street. The College
entrance is less than one mile on the right.
• From Route 46 West:
◦ Exit “Main Street, Lodi.” Turn left at the end
of the exit. Proceed as in “Route 46 East.”
• From Garden State Parkway North:
◦ Exit 157 to Route 46 East. Proceed as in
“Route 46 East.”
• From Garden State Parkway South:
◦ Exit 157. Look for U-turn to Route 46 East.
Proceed as in “Route 46 East.”
• From Route 17 North:
◦ Exit “Franklin Avenue” in Hasbrouck
Heights. Turn left at the stop sign and
cross Route 17. Stay on Franklin Avenue to
the Boulevard. Turn left on Boulevard to
the traffic circle. Take the first right off the
circle onto Passaic Street, which becomes
Terhune Avenue, and ends at the College
entrance.
• From Route 17 South:
◦ Take “Hasbrouck Heights” exit onto
Boulevard. From Boulevard continue as in
“Route 17 North.”
• From New Jersey Turnpike North and South:
◦ Exit at Route 3 West. Take Route 3 to Route
17 North. Proceed as in “Route 17 North.”
• From Route 3 East and West:
◦ Exit at Route 17 North. Proceed as in
“Route 17 North.”
• From Route 80 East:
◦ Exit 61 “Garfield/Elmwood Park.” Turn right
at the end of the exit onto River Drive.
Follow River Drive approximately three
miles to the end, and turn left onto South
Main Street. The College entrance is one
block on the left.
• From Route 80 West:
◦ Exit 63 “Lodi/Rochelle Park.” Turn right at
the end of exit, and left at the traffic light.
Turn left at the next light onto North Main
Street. Turn left at the fifth traffic light and
make an immediate right onto South Main
Street. The College entrance is about one
mile on the right.
Rutherford Campus
• From the Lodi Campus:
◦ As you leave the campus driveway, turn
right onto South Main Street and follow
Route 507 South to West Passaic Avenue.
Turn left onto West Passaic Avenue. The
Rutherford campus is on West Passaic and
Montross Avenue.
• From North or South:
◦ Garden State Parkway to exit 153 (Route 3
East). Exit Route 3 at Park Avenue/
Rutherford. Make a left at the traffic light
onto Stuyvesant, which becomes Park
Avenue . Follow Park Avenue to West
Passaic Avenue; turn left. Campus will be
on the right (corner of West Passaic and
Montross Avenue).
• From Route 17 South:
◦ Exit at Union Avenue, Rutherford. Turn
right at end of exit; make first left onto
Hackensack Street. Turn right under the
trestle and follow railroad tracks to third
left (Union Avenue). Follow Union Avenue
to Montross Avenue; turn left. Campus is
two blocks on left.
• From East (Manhattan):
◦ Route 3 West to Ridge Road/Park Avenue.
Proceed to Park Avenue and turn right.
Follow Park Avenue to West Passaic
Avenue; turn left. Campus will be on the
right (corner of West Passaic and Montross
Avenue)
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Offsite Locations
• Hybrid ABSN Program
• 300 Kimball Drive Suite 502,
• Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Mercer County Community College
1200 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550
• Middlesex County College
2600 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08818
• Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road
Branchburg, New Jersey 08876
• Saint Luke Baptist Church
139-145 A.M. Tyler Place (Carroll Street)
Paterson, New Jersey 07501
• Warren County Community College
475 Route 57 West Washington,
New Jersey 07882
• Sussex County Community College
One College Hill Road
Newton, New Jersey 07860
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Degrees/Certificates
Accounting
See the page for School of Business for more
information.
B.S. in Accounting
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information system,
and international issues).
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication).
• Apply accounting principles and procedures in
an integrated manner.
• Conduct, interpret, and communicate the
results of financial statement analysis.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.).
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Accounting Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ACC 220 Principles of Financial
Accounting II
3
ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting II 3
ACC 330 Federal Taxation I 3
ACC 340 Federal Taxation II 3
ACC 410 Accounting Problems and
Practices
3
ACC 430 Auditing 3
ACC 572 Advanced Accounting 3
BUS 315 Business Law II 3
FIN 320 Intermediate Topics in
Corporate Financial
Management
3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship is highly recommended.
Item # Title Credits
Business 300/400 Level
Elective
3
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Total Credits 120
Accounting Course
Descriptions
ACC 100 : Principles of Financial Accounting I
This course is an introduction to the basic financial
accounting principles. Its primary focus is the
underlying theory related to the preparation of
financial statements and therefore encompasses
basic accounting concepts and procedures and the
development of accounting principles and practice.
The course encompasses the determination,
valuation, timing, and presentation of financial
information.
Credits 3
ACC 200 : Principles of Managerial Accounting
This course is designed for those concentrating in
accounting and business administration. The course
provides a management emphasis to the study of
cost behavior, determination, allocation and analysis
for decisionmaking. Topics include job order and
process costing; standard costing and variance
analysis; incremental decision-making; operational
and capital budgeting.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 100
ACC 220 : Principles of Financial Accounting II
This course is a continuation of ACC 100 and is
required for all those in the accounting
concentration. The course is a study of basic
accounting principles and practices relating to
financial statements, differences among business
forms, and global accounting issues. The course also
encompasses financial statement analysis and
special purpose journals.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 100
ACC 310 : Intermediate Accounting I
Examines generally accepted accounting principles
as they relate to the perpetration of financial
statements. Emphasis is placed on balance sheet
valuations and their relationship to income
determination.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ACC 220, FIN 300
ACC 320 : Intermediate Accounting II
Examines generally accepted accounting principles
as they relate to the preparation and reporting of
financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the
valuation of long-term investments and long-term
liabilities and studies the accounting for equity
accounts and their relationship to income
determination. Includes coverage of pensions, leases
and accounting for income tax.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 310
ACC 330 : Federal Taxation I
This course introduces the student to the study of
federal taxation. It is designed to provide
explanation of the federal tax structure as well as
training in the application of the tax principles to
specific problems. The emphasis is on personal
income and small taxation.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 200
ACC 340 : Federal Taxation II
This course introduces the student to the study of
federal taxation. It is designed to provide
explanation of the federal tax structure as well as
training in the application of the tax principles to
specific problems. The emphasis is on partnerships,
corporations and other special topics.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 330
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ACC 350 : Contemporary Topics in Accounting
This course is an in-depth study of selected topics in
accounting and taxation designed to enhance
understanding of these areas and their implications
for society and business administration and finance.
Emphasis is placed on current issues. Where
possible, instruction will incorporate the expertise of
accounting professionals from the public, private
and government sectors.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ACC 320 and ACC 340
ACC 410 : Accounting Problems and Practices
This course is a study of accounting problems and
approaches to solutions, including ethical situations
that may be encountered by the professional
accountant. Thus, the course reviews current
accounting issues, various accounting
pronouncements, and public expectations of the
accounting profession.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 320
ACC 340
ACC 430 : Auditing
The essential question to be answered by an audit
engagement for a CPA firm is: "Based on the
application of generally accepted auditing standards,
are the client's financial statements for the stated
periods fairly presented in all material respects in
accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles." This course introduces the student to
auditing and other assurance services provided by
accountants for their clients. The course will focus
on the auditor's decision-making process in terms of
the nature and amount of evidence to be
systematically gathered by the auditor given the
nature and circumstances of the engagement and
the communication of results to interested parties.
This process is based on application of generally
accepted auditing standards and procedures
promulgated by the American Institute of Certified
Accountants (AICPA) and, for public companies, the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(PCAOB).
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 320
ACC 572 : Advanced Accounting
This course focuses on accounting standards relating
to business combinations, consolidated financial
statements, goodwill, and other intangible assets. To
this end, the purchase and equity methods are
emphasized. The course also addresses accounting
issues relating to the formation, changes in
ownership interests, and liquidation of partnerships.
Other special topics are also covered.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 320
ACC 574 : Forensic Accounting
The newspaper headlines and financial press reveal
that white-collar crime not only exists, but is fairly
prevalent in corporate America. The impact on
stakeholders is often beyond significant. This course
deals with fraud of an accounting nature and delves
into how the fraud examiner or forensic accountant
investigates fraud allegations and documents the
criminality of such activities. We begin with an
understanding of the nature of fraud, why it occurs,
its symptoms, and conducting investigations. Also,
specific attention is given to financial statement,
bankruptcy, divorce, and tax fraud. While the course
is intended for students planning on entering the
accounting profession, it is extremely beneficial to
those entering other fields due to the student’s
opportunity to develop inquiring minds.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 320
Anthropology
Anthropology Course
Descriptions
ANTH 200 : Anthropology of Aging
A study of multicultural perceptions of aging.
Patterns of age stratification in hunting and
gathering societies, horticultural, pastoral and
industrialized/capitalist societies will be analyzed
using a comparative anthropological perspective.
Credits 3
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Arabic
Arabic Course
Descriptions
ARAB 101 : Arabic Language and Culture I
These courses take a communicative approach to
the fundamentals of the Arabic language, with
emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, and
developing mastery of the Arabic writing system.
Students will engage in basic reading and writing of
simple sentences and short paragraphs. The course
stresses communication using both formal and
informal Arabic, designed to enable students to
communicate in Arabic in everyday situations.
Students will also explore Arabic speaking countries
and their inherent cultural differences to develop
students’ awareness of the global challenges
experienced in these countries and an appreciation
of their contributions to the world at large. Both
courses are designed for students with little or no
previous experience in the language.
Credits 3
ARAB 102 : Arabic Language and Culture II
These courses take a communicative approach to
the fundamentals of the Arabic language, with
emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, and
developing mastery of the Arabic writing system.
Students will engage in basic reading and writing of
simple sentences and short paragraphs. The course
stresses communication using both formal and
informal Arabic, designed to enable students to
communicate in Arabic in everyday situations.
Students will also explore Arabic speaking countries
and their inherent cultural differences to develop
students’ awareness of the global challenges
experienced in these countries and an appreciation
of their contributions to the world at large. Both
courses are designed for students with little or no
previous experience in the language.
Credits 3
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Course
Descriptions
BIO 200 : Toxicology
Toxicology is an interdisciplinary scientific discipline
that overlaps biology, chemistry, biochemistry,
pharmacology, and medicine. It helps us understand
the adverse effects that chemical substances have
on living things and the environment. It involves the
practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to
toxins and toxicants. Examples from medical, clinical,
forensic, computational, occupational, and
environmental toxicology are included. The course
incorporates the use of case studies to support
problem-based and evidence-based learning.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 360 : Biochemistry I
A study of the chemical reactions occurring on the
molecular level in biological systems (illustrating the
interrelationships of different biochemical
pathways). 2 lecture hours and one 4 hour
laboratory session weekly. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; CHEM 202
strongly recommended
BIO 361 : Biochemistry II
This course is a continuation of Biochemistry I. It is
an extensive study of the metabolic processes used
to maintain life. Differences in pathways utilized by
different organisms are examined, as well as some
processed in plant and microorganisms. 2 lecture
hours weekly. (Fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
BIO/CHEM 360 with a minimum grade of “C”.
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BIO 450 : Undergraduate Research in Biology I
Required for biology majors during their senior year.
Students pursue a two-semester individual research
project underevaluate the hypothesis. During the
second semester (BIO 451) the project is carried out,
and the results analyzed and discussed in an oral
presentation and written report.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher in all prerequisites
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 409
BIO 451 : Undergraduate Research in Biology II
Required for biology majors during their senior year.
Students pursue a two-semester individual research
project underevaluate the hypothesis. During the
second semester (BIO 451) the project is carried out,
and the results analyzed and discussed in an oral
presentation and written report.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher required in all prerequisite
courses.
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 409
BIO 450
Biology
Mission of the Department of
Natural Sciences
The Department of Natural Sciences is responsible
for instruction in the physical and biological sciences.
Our programs prepare science majors for careers in
biology, nursing, education, and entry into
postgraduate programs and current health-related
professions. Both science and non-science majors
become familiar with scientific methods of inquiry
and communication, are imbued with a love of
learning, and develop an understanding and
appreciation of our interdependence with other
organisms and the physical environment. Through
rigorous coursework, laboratory experiences, and
individual attention and evaluation, students
develop the broad knowledge base, critical thinking
and analytical skills needed for scientific competence
in the twenty-first century.
Natural Sciences Learning
Outcomes
1. Apply scientific reasoning in their approach to
the fundamental principles and laboratory
methods in biology and chemistry.
2. Analyze scientific quantitative data through the
use of current information technology.
3. Create and carry out a valid, independent
laboratory research project and literature
review.
4. Apply written, graphical and oral
communications in their scientific findings.
5. Evaluate and understand the ethical challenges
and responsibilities of applying scientific
knowledge, the Franciscan values to the
practice of science.
6. Understand the contributions of science-related
professions to human and environmental
sustainability.
Joint degree programs include a B.S. in Medical
Imaging Sciences (MIS), and a B.S. in Medical
Laboratory Science (MLS) awarded jointly by Felician
University and Rutgers University : School of Health
Professions (Rutgers-SHP). In the MIS and MLS
programs, students complete three years of general
education and science coursework at Felician and 15
months of advanced coursework at Rutgers,
culminating in the B.S. degree.
Students seeking accelerated entry into a health-
related profession have the option of enrolling in an
articulated-degree program with a cooperating
professional school. In the articulated programs,
students have the opportunity to earn a B.S. in
Biology from Felician University while beginning their
Graduate studies at a cooperating institution.
Programs include Physical Therapy (Rutgers-SHP),
Podiatry (NY College of Podiatric Medicine,
Occupational Therapy (Sage College Albany NY) and
Audiology (Bloomsburg University of PA). In most of
the articulated programs, students take three years
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of required courses at Felician, with their first year of
professional school courses counting toward their
fourth year for the B.S. from Felician University. An
additional 2-4 years at the professional school
culminates in the graduate degree (duration
depending on whether a Masters or Doctorate is
awarded).
Students should declare their intention to pursue a
specific articulated or joint-program as soon as
possible within their first year to ensure proper
advisement and scheduling of the correct sequence
of courses. Note that each program has a GPA
requirement for entry into the cooperating
professional school, and may have other
qualifications as specified in the program details
given in subsequent pages.
Please check prerequisites and course selection for
all programs in the department. Additional notes on
prerequisites and course selection
1. General Biology I and II (BIO 103, 104) are
prerequisites for all 300 and 400-level courses.
Biology Seminar (BIO 409) is a prerequisite for
Undergraduate Research in Biology (BIO/CHEM
450, 451). For other prerequisites, see individual
course offerings.
2. BIO 409 is required for the articulated pre-
professional programs. Students majoring in
these programs should take BIO 409 in their
third year to allow timely completion of senior
research (and therefore timely graduation)
should they be unsuccessful in meeting the
requirements for transfer to the articulated
professional school in their senior year.
3. Students planning to apply to graduate school,
medical school, dental school, veterinary
school, or other professional programs are
strongly encouraged to take Anatomy and
Physiology I and II (BIO 205, 206), as well as
Calculus I (MATH 262). Students planning to
seek an industrial position upon graduation
should take Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 303).
Audiology Program
Degree Type
Articulated Program
The Audiology Program is an articulated program
between Felician University and Bloomsburg
University of Pennsylvania (Audiology and Speech-
Language Pathology (B.S.) | Bloomsburg University
(bloomu.edu)).
An Audiologist is an independent health care
practitioner who provides diagnosis of disorders of
the auditory and vestibular system and audiological
management, treatment, and prevention of these
disorders.
The primary objective of the curriculum leading to
the AuD. is to produce Audiologists who are
competent to perform the wide array of diagnostic,
remedial, and other services associated with the
practice of Audiology.
Students in the entry level component of the
program spend about three years at Felician
University completing 99 credits in the pre-
professional component (50 credits in the General
Education Curricular Commons, and 49 credits in the
required pre-professional Core). Students must
complete their coursework at Felician College with a
3.000 GPA and earn a minimum of “C” in all specified
science courses.
Students must apply for admission for their
professional coursework to Bloomsburg University
of Pennsylvania one year prior to their desired term
of entry into the Audiology Program.
Upon successful completion of their first year of
courses at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania,
Felician University will award the Bachelor of Science
degree in Biology. Upon completion of the
remainder of the coursework (approximately three
additional years), Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania will award the degree of Doctor of
Audiology (Au.D.).
Degree Requirements
All students must:
1. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.000 and a
minimum grade of “C” in all math and science
courses;
2. Notify Bloomsbury University of Pennsylvania
of their intent to pursue the Audiology Program
no later than the end of their first year of
studies at Felician University;
3. Provide three letters of recommendation;
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4. Submit GRE scores, TOEFL scores (for
international students), a program application
letter; and
5. Participate in an admissions interview.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Major Requirements
Required Pre-Professional Core
* A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH
160 College Algebra.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
BIO/CHEM 360 or CHEM 202 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Professional Courses at
Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania
Auidology Curriculum
• 4 years
Total Credits 41
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO/CHEM 360 or CHEM 202 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
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Fourth Year
Begin 4 years at Bloomsburg University, PA.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Includes Pre-Med, Pre-PA and Pre-Veterinary
advising tracks
Revised: May 2023
Required Biology Courses
A grade of C or better is the minimum passing grade
for all math and science courses.in this degree.
*BIO-103 is taken to fulfill one of the Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning GECC requirements.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Related Requirements
A grade of C or better is the minimum passing grade
for the math and science courses in this degree.
*MATH 122 is taken to fulfill one of the Quantitative
& Scientific Reasoning GECC requirements.
Note MATH 160 College Algebra or its equivalent is a
prerequisite for CHEM 103.
Item # Title Credits
MATH 122 Statistics 1 3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Senior Research
Item # Title Credits
Biology Electives
Students must complete a total of four Biology
Elective courses from at least three of the following
four categories.
A grade of C or better is the minimum passing grade
for the Biology Elective courses.
Category 1 — Structural Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 304 Histology 4
Category 2 — Health-Related
Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 200 Toxicology 3
BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3
BIO 330 Epigenetics 2
BIO 403 Immunology 4
Category 3 — Molecular Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
Category 4 — Ecology/
Evolutionary Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 209 Evolution 3
BIO 306 Ecology 4
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
UNIV 101 Dream 1
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
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First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
MATH 122 Statistics 1 3
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
Biology Electives for
Categories
3 - 4
UNIV 301 Do 1
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Fourth Year Semester I
* 2nd elective may not be necessary depending on
the credit total of students entering their fourth
year.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 450 Undergraduate Research in
Biology I
2
Biology Electives for
Categories
3 - 4
Biology Course 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
BIO 451 Undergraduate Research in
Biology II
2
Biology Electives for
Categories
3 - 4
Biology Electives for
Categories
3 - 4
Biology Course 4
Biology Minor
Degree Type
Minor
Students wishing to complete the Biology Minor
must take at least 19 credits of biology courses
according to the description below. Students must
have a minimum grade of "C" in each course taken
towards the Biology Minor.
Because of the sequential nature of many of the
courses, careful planning is necessary in order to
complete the curriculum in a timely manner. All
prerequisites must be followed. Students who are
interested in the biology minor should consult with
the Department of Natural Sciences for more
information.
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Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Biology Electives
* Student must complete at least one 300 or 400
level biology course, excluding BIO 409, BIO 450, and
BIO 451.
Total Credits 19
Chiropractic Program
Degree Type
Articulated Program
The Chiropractic Program is an articulated program
sponsored with the New York Chiropractic College
(NYCC) (http://www.nycc.edu/).
Chiropractic focuses upon the diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of disorders of the
neuromusculoskeletal system, and explores the
effects these disorders have on the nervous system
and on health in general.
One of the fastest-growing health professions,
chiropractic increasingly finds itself managing
patient care through collaborative partnerships with
other essential health care professionals. Students in
the entry level component of the chiropractic
program spend about three years at Felician
University completing 100 credits in the pre-
professional component (47 credits in the General
Education Curricular Commons curriculum and 53
credits in the required pre-professional Core).
Students must apply for admission for their
professional coursework at the New York
Chiropractic University. Applicants must have a 3.000
GPA.
Upon successful completion of their first year of
courses at NYCC, Felician University will award the
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon
completion of the remainder of the required
coursework (approximately two years) NYCC will
award the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (DC).
Degree Requirements
All students must:
1. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.000 and a
minimum grade of “C” in all math and science
courses;
2. Notify NYCC of their intent to pursue the
Chiropractic Program no later than the end of
their first year of studies at Felician University;
3. Provide three letters of recommendation
(including at least one from a Doctor of
Chiropractic); and
4. Participate in an admissions interview.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Major Requirements:
Required Pre-Professional Core
* A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH
160 College Algebra.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
BIO/CHEM 360 or CHEM 202 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Professional Courses at NYCC
Chiropractic Curriculum
• 3+ years
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Total Credits 45
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO/CHEM 360 or CHEM 202 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Fourth Year
Begin 3+ years at NYCC
Concentration in Biochemistry
Degree Type
Concentration
The Concentration in Biochemistry consists of 49
credits. Students must have a minimum grade of "C"
in each of the following courses:
* This is a concentration within the B.S. in Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
BIO 361 Biochemistry II 3
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Total Credits 44
Master of Science in Occupational
Therapy
Degree Type
Articulated Program
Articulated program with Sage College that results in
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
120 credits at Felician University
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* Revised: June 2018
Required Biology Courses
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Related Requirements
* A grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable for BIO
202 Microbiology and MATH 160 College Algebra,
which are the required laboratory science and
Mathematics General Education courses.
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Biology Electives
* Complete four courses from at least three of the
following categories:
Category 1 — Structural Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 304 Histology 4
BIO 305 Embryology 4
Category 2 — Health-Related
Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3
BIO 308 Virology 3
BIO 309 Parasitology 4
BIO 403 Immunology 4
Category 3 — Molecular Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
Category 4 — Ecology/
Evolutionary Biology
Item # Title Credits
BIO 209 Evolution 3
BIO 306 Ecology 4
Professional Courses at Sage
College School of Health Sciences
OT Program:
• 2+ years
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
UNIV 101 Dream 1
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
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Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PSYC 105 Lifespan Development 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
UNIV 301 Do 1
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
Biology Course 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Fourth Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Biology Course 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
PSYC 406 Abnormal Psychology 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS)
Degree
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree Medical Imaging
Sciences (MIS) is awarded jointly with the Rutgers
School of Health Professions (Rutgers-SHP) and
offers two areas of study: Diagnostic Medical
Sonography and Cardiac Sonography. The programs
are located on the Scotch Plains campus of Rutgers-
SHP.
Students must complete specified degree
requirements at Felician University before they can
enter Rutgers-SHP for their professional coursework.
Students may attend Felician University on a full-or
part-time basis for their pre-professional coursework
but the professional coursework usually requires
full-time study.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The profession of Diagnostic Medical Technology
includes general sonography, and various
subspecialties. The profession requires judgment
and the ability to provide appropriate health care
services. Diagnostic medical technologies are highly
skilled professionals qualified by education to
provide patient services using diagnostic techniques
under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of
Medicine or Osteopathy. The technician may provide
this service in a variety of medical settings where the
physician is responsible for the use and
interpretation of appropriate procedures.
Technicians assist physicians in gathering data
necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.
The Diagnostic Medical Technology Program covers
both clinical and didactic instruction in abdominal,
obstetrical, gynecological and neonatal neuro-
sonography ultrasound. The course of study
includes Applied Anatomy and Physiology,
Pathophysiology, Ultrasound Physics,
Instrumentation and Applied Sonography. Clinical
training is provided in active Radiology and Perinatal
Testing departments equipped with the most
advanced ultrasound equipment.
The program is accredited through the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org). Upon successful
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completion of the program, graduates will be eligible
for examination and certification by the American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
(www.ardms.org).
Cardiac Sonography
Cardiac sonography (also known as
echocardiography) is the use of ultrasound imaging
to view the cardiovascular anatomy in a non-invasive
and pain free examination. This safe and convenient
method of diagnosis allows the physician to assess
the function of the heart in a dynamic way. Cardiac
Sonographers are specially trained professionals
who are an integral part of the cardiovascular
medical management team in today’s health care
environment. They use sophisticated equipment that
acquires two-dimensional images of the heart and
Doppler spectral tracings of blood flow to provide an
accurate assessment of the patient’s condition. They
are one of the first lines of diagnosis of
cardiovascular conditions and help the physician to
guide the patient to the correct path of treatment.
According to the US Department of Labor,
employment of cardiac sonographers is expected to
grow much faster than average pace through the
year 2018. The aging population with its higher
incidence of cardiovascular disease will continue to
be the driver of demand for the profession. The
need for highly trained technologists will also be
driven by the advancing technology of cardiac
sonography, which is expected to reduce the need
for more expensive and risk prone invasive
procedures.
The Cardiac Sonography Program covers both
clinical and didactic instruction in cardiac
ultrasound and non-invasive cardiovascular
diagnostic testing. The course of study includes
Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology,
Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and Applied
Cardiac Sonography. Clinical training is provided in
active Cardiology departments equipped with the
most advanced ultrasound equipment.
Medical Imaging Sciences Degree
Requirements
1. The first six semesters worth of liberal study is
taken at the partner institution (minimum of 90
semester hours). General education courses
lead toward a concentration in biology with
requirements in math, physics, chemistry and
biology. The clinical track is selected in the late
sophomore or early junior year through an
application to Rutgers-SHP.
2. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of
2.75 and have met or be scheduled to complete
all prerequisite requirements prior to the
planned date for enrolling in the 4th year
specialization coursework. A minimum grade of
B is required for Anatomy and Physiology I and
II or the equivalent courses.
3. Students admitted to the 4th year professional
phase are selected by an Admissions
Committee from among those applicants
meeting these minimum standards.
4. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15th for
September.
5. Students who meet the requirements will have
an interview scheduled at Rutgers SHP. This is
an important step toward acceptance.
6. Students that are in the process of completing
courses during the spring semester should
submit a letter from their instructor stating
their midterm grade for the course. The letter
must be on school letterhead and in a sealed
school envelope.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Required Biology Courses
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
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Related Requirements
* A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH
160 College Algebra.
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Professional Courses at Rutgers-
SHP
* Choose one of the following areas of study:
• Diagnostic Medical Technology
◦ 15 months, Full-time (43 credits)
• Cardiac Sonography
◦ 15 months, Full-time (42 credits)
Total Credits 83-87
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
UNIV 101 Dream 1
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
MATH 122 Statistics 1 3
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Third Year Fall
December: Apply to Rutgers School of Health
Professions.
Applications are accepted by January 15, but
students are strongly recommended to apply as
soon as Fall grades are posted. *Minimum GPA for
consideration is 2.85.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 111 Medical Terminology 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
UNIV 301 Do 1
Fourth Year
Continue program at Rutgers-SHP
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Degree
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
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The Bachelor of Science degree program in Medical
Laboratory Sciences is awarded jointly with the
Rutgers University School of Health Professions
(Rutgers-SHP).
Students must complete specified degree
requirements at Felician University before they can
enter the Rutgers-SHP for their professional
coursework. Program graduates will receive a B.S. in
MLS, with eligibility for national certification, where
applicable. Students may attend Felician University
on a full or part-time basis.
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide variety
of laboratory procedures that aid in the diagnosis,
treatment, prevention and monitoring of disease.
The major areas within this discipline include blood
banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical
immunology, clinical microbiology, and urinalysis.
Many employment opportunities are available in
hospital clinical laboratories as well as private and
government laboratories, Health Maintenance
Organizations (HMO’s), pharmaceutical companies,
research organizations, and universities.
The curriculum consists of classroom instruction and
student laboratory experiences integrated with
clinical practice at affiliated clinical laboratories.
Additional experiences are provided in laboratory
management, education, research, instrumentation,
and computers.
The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is fully
accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
(http://www.naacls.org/).
MLS Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in
Medical Laboratory Science are required to:
1. Satisfy all entrance requirements;
2. Complete all pre-professional curriculum
requirements prior to enrollment at the
RutgersSHP;
3. Maintain an overall 2.85 GPA with a grade of “C”
or better in all required science and math
courses; and
4. Earn a minimum of 550 on TOEFL Exam for
applicants with foreign credentials who are
transferring into MLS programs.
5. Complete an interview with the MLS Program
Director.
Notes:
1. The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
2. This program was previously called Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (CLS). Some information,
including web pages, may still use the old
terminology.
Required Biology Courses
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 403 Immunology 4
Related Requirements
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Professional Courses at Rutgers-
SHP
* Complete the following:
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
◦ 15 months
Total Credits 41
Course Sequencing
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First Year Semester 1
A minimum grade of "C" is required in MATH-160.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
UNIV 101 Dream 1
First Year Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
Second Year Semester 1
Item # Title Credits
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Second Year Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
MATH 122 Statistics 1 3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Third Year Semester 1
After November 1, apply to Rutgers-SHP; March 1 is
the application deadline.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 403 Immunology 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
Third Year Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
UNIV 301 Do 1
Fourth Year
Finish remaining 45 credits at Rutgers-SHP.
Pharmacy Program
Pharmacy Program
The pharmacist profession is one with great
responsibility and excellent opportunities to serve
people. Pharmacists work in pharmacies, as well as
government agencies and companies that produce
medications. Felician's Pharmacy program involves
an articulation with Touro College of Pharmacy. The
student completes three years at Felician University
and, if accepted into the professional part of the
program, takes four years to earn the PharmD
(doctorate in pharmacy) degree.
Candidates for the PharmD program at Touro
College of Pharmacy must meet the following
minimum requirements.
1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. However, to be
competitive, a 3.0 or higher is preferred.
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2. Prerequisite Courses
• BIO103 and BIO104
• CHEM103 and CHEM 104
• CHEM201 and CHEM202
• BIO202
• BIO205 and BIO206
• PHYS103
• BIO/CHEM360
• MATH262
• ECON course (micro, macro or general accepted)
• COMM103
Suggested electives
• MATH122
• BIO405
• CS course
3. Recommendations
Candidates are required to submit three letters of
recommendation:
• One from a healthcare professional
• One from a science professor from whom you
earned a grade
• One from another professor, employer, supervisor
or similar individual.
Candidates are preferred if they have:
A. Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
Touro College does not require the PCAT exam, but
we strongly recommend you take it. Scores are valid
only if the test is taken within two years of applying
to Touro. A good PCAT score strengthens one's
application.
B. Volunteer or work experience
Volunteer or work hours in a pharmacy, public
health or health care setting before applying is
strongly recommended.
First Year Semester 1
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
First Year Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
Second Year Semester 1
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
Second Year Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
MATH 262 Calculus I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
COMM 103 Public Speaking 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Semester 1
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
Third Year Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
BIO 405 Genetics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
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Four Years at Touro College of
Pharmacy
If accepted, the four years at Touro commence after
the third year at Felician. After satisfactory
completion of the first year at Touro College of
Pharmacy, the student earns a bachelor's degree
from Felician. The student will continue at Touro to
earn the Pharm.D. degree in addition to the Felician
University degree.
Total Credits 100
Physical Therapy Program
Degree Type
Articulated Program
The Physical Therapy Program is an articulated
program sponsored with the Rutgers University
School of Health Professionals (Rutgers-SHP) and
specializes in doctoral-level education for individuals
wishing to become physical therapists. Students in
the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
receive state-of-the-art education that prepares
them to be in the forefront of the physical therapy
profession.
Physical Therapy involves the examination,
treatment, and instruction of persons to assess,
prevent, and correct physical disability and pain
from injury and disease. It includes the planning of
treatment and the use of activities and devices for
reducing the incidence of movement dysfunction
and pain. Physical therapists continue to be in
demand throughout the United States. Employment
opportunities are available in a wide variety of
healthcare settings and geographic locations.
Students in the entry-level component of the
Physical Therapy Program spend about three years
at Felician University completing 100 credits in the
pre-professional component (47 credits in the
General Education Curricular Commons and 53
credits in the required departmental core). Students
must formally apply for admission for their
professional coursework to the Rutgers-SHP Physical
Therapy Program. Upon successful completion of
their first year of courses (45 credits) at the Rutgers-
SHP, Felician University will award a Bachelor of
Science degree in Biology. Upon successful
completion of the remainder of the required
coursework (approximately two additional years),
the Rutgers-SHP will award a Doctorate in Physical
Therapy (DPT) degree.
Upon completion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program students are prepared to enter the physical
therapy profession as a clinician capable of
practicing in an autonomous and ethical manner.
The graduate will have skills in differential diagnosis
as well as in advanced clinical and management
practices. They will be able to understand and apply
research presented in various formats to clinical
decision making and practice and will be expected to
lead the profession in the changes needed for
effective practice in the 21st century.
Admission Requirements
1. High School graduation or equivalent diploma
(GED).
2. English as a Second language (ESL) placement
test if required and completion of ESL courses,
if necessary.
3. Earn a minimum of 550 on TOEFL Exam for
applicants with foreign credentials who are
transferring into the DPT Program.
4. Completion of any necessary remedial courses
as determined by the College’s Basic Skills
Tests.
5. A minimum grade of 3.2 for all transfer
students.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Degree Requirements
All students must:
1. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 and a
minimum GPA of 3.3 for science courses;
2. Complete all the pre-professional courses (100
credits) with a grade of “C” or better in all
required science and math courses;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical therapy
profession through actual work or volunteer
experience;
4. Demonstrate evidence of community service;
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5. Formally apply to the Rutgers-SHP Physical
Therapy program for the professional
component of the program;
6. Obtain a satisfactory score on all three sections
(verbal, quantitative and analytical) of the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
7. Submit three letters of recommendation,
including two from physical therapists;
8. Have basic computer literacy, including file
management, use of word processing and
spreadsheet programs, use of e-mail and the
Internet.
Notes:
A. Students whose applications are successful will
have an interview scheduled by Rutgers-SHP. This
step is very important in
the decision involving acceptance or rejection
to the professional portion.
B. This is a highly competitive program. Applicants
therefore must maintain high grades,have strong
application materials
ready, and must prepare for the interview. It is
recommended that students work with Career
Services to sharpen interview
skills.
Pre-Professional Requirements:
Required Biology Courses
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Related Requirements
* A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH
160 College Algebra.
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Professional Courses at Rutgers-
SHP
Physical Therapy Curriculum
• 3 years
Total Credits 49
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (4)
4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
GECC V Information Literacy 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
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Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
MATH 262 Calculus I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Fourth Year
At the Rutgers-SHP
Physician Assistant Program
Degree Type
Articulated Program
The Physician Assistant (PA) program is an
articulated program. Physician Assistants are health
care professionals licensed to practice medicine with
physician supervision. As part of their
comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical
exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and
interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care,
assist in surgery, and in most states write
prescriptions. The education of PAs is based on the
medical model designed to complement physician
training. Upon graduation, Physician Assistants take
a national certifying examination developed by the
National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants (http://www.nccpa.net/) in conjunction
with the National Board of Medical Examiners
(http://www.nbme.org/).
PAs work in a variety of clinical settings. More than
half are employed in one of the primary care fields:
family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, and
obstetrics and gynecology. Other popular areas of
practice include surgery and emergency medicine.
Students in the entry-level component of the
Physician Assistant Program spend about three
years at Felician University completing 99 credits in
the pre-professional component (47 credits in the
General Education Curricular Commons and 52
credits in the required departmental core). Students
must formally apply for admission for their
professional coursework Physician Assistant
Program. Upon successful completion of their first
year of courses in the professional program, Felician
University will award a Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology. Upon successful completion of the
remainder of the required coursework, the
professional program will award a Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies.
Admission Requirements
General Information:
The admissions committee thoroughly reviews each
application and only the most competitive applicants
are invited for an interview.
Applications: Applications are submitted directly to
the PA Program by June 1 of the calendar year prior
to matriculation. When initially screening
applications, the committee looks for evidence of the
following:
1. ability to handle a rigorous science course load
as demonstrated by the applicant's previous
coursework and GPA
2. prior healthcare experience
3. familiarity with the PA profession as evidenced
by exposure to PAs through programs such as
PA shadowing
4. a commitment to community service
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GPA: The applicant must have an overall and science
grade point average of no less than 3.2 (on a scale
where 4.0 equals A.)
SAT/GRE: SAT scores should be submitted directly to
the PA Program. The SAT Designated Institution
Code is 2765. GRE scores are not required.
Prerequisite coursework: If any of the prerequisite
courses have been satisfied by taking a CLEP exam,
the scores should be submitted directly to the PA
Program. The CLEP Designated Institution Code is
2145. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an
evaluation agency.
Recommendations: Three completed
Recommendation Forms (provided in Application
package) are required. Applicants should seek
recommendations from individuals who are
thoroughly familiar with the candidate's academic
ability, their work ethic and professionalism, and
their general characteristics. Examples may be an
instructor, a previous employer or volunteer
supervisor, a community leader, etc. Many of our
more highly competitive applicants have
recommendations by healthcare providers such as
physicians and PAs.
Please note that the Waiver of Access statement on
the recommendation form must be signed by the
applicant.
Healthcare Experience: Patient contact is required.
The Program has not established a minimum
number of hours of healthcare experience, but the
most competitive applicants will be able to
document experience working directly with patients.
Examples of the types of experiences that are
recommended include, but are not limited to,
medical assistants, nursing assistants/aides, nurses,
EMTs, patient care technicians, physical therapy
assistants, hospice volunteers, etc.
PA Shadowing: It is important that applicants spend
time with PAs to ensure a sufficient understanding of
the PA role in the delivery of healthcare. Therefore,
applicants to the PA Program must be able to
demonstrate familiarity with the PA profession
through direct experience. This can be accomplished
by either shadowing PAs in practice or working
alongside PAs.
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in June-July.
Only the most competitive applicants will be
interviewed. The determination is made following an
initial screening by the Admissions Committee. The
interview will serve to identify qualities such as
communication skills, motivation, and general
interpersonal skills. The applicant should
demonstrate a clear understanding of the PA role
and how it fits into the applicant's career goals. The
applicant is reminded that competition is very keen
for the available spaces.
Acceptances: Final notices of acceptance will be
made by September 1st of the year prior to
enrollment. Commencement of studies at the PA
Program is contingent upon completion of all
required coursework and maintaining a minimum
overall GPA of 3.2.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Major Requirements
Required Pre-Professional Core
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 403 Immunology 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
Professional Courses
Physician’s Assistant Program
• 3 years
Total Credits 53
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Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Note: MATH 160 University Algebra or its equivalent
must be completed before MATH 161 Pre-Calculus.
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
GECC V Information Literacy 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
BIO 403 Immunology 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
BIO 312 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Podiatry Program
Degree Type
Articulated Program
The Podiatry Program is an articulated program
between Felician University and the New York
College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan
(http://www.nycpm.edu/).
A Podiatrist is able to prevent, diagnose, and treat
disorders of the foot and ankle. The foot is often the
first area to manifest symptoms of serious
conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular
disease, and the podiatrist is often the first to detect
symptoms of these disorders and thus becomes a
vital member of the healthcare team.
Students in the entry level components of the
program spend about three years at Felician
University completing 96 credits in the pre-
professional component (47 credits in the General
Education Curricular Commons, and 49 credits in the
required pre-professional Core). Students must
complete their coursework at Felician University with
a 3.000 GPA and earn a minimum of “C” in all
specified science courses. Students can make an
application to the New York College of Podiatric
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Medicine one year prior to their desired term of
entry into the Podiatry program. Upon successful
completion of their first year of courses at the New
York College of Podiatric Medicine, Felician
University will award the Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology. Upon completion of the remainder of the
required coursework (approximately three
additional years), the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine will award the degree of Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
Degree Requirements
All students must:
1. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.000 and a
minimum grade of “C” in all math and science
courses;
2. Attain MCAT scores at least equal to NYCPM’s
current minimum;
3. Secure a satisfactory evaluation in a personal
interview; and
4. Submit three favorable letters of
recommendation.
Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into
the professional portion of the program. The final
decision for acceptance rests with the professional
school.
Pre-Professional Requirements
Required Biology Courses
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Related Requirements
* A grade of C is the minimum acceptable for MATH
160 College Algebra.
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Professional Courses at New York
College of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Curriculum
• 4 years
Total Credits 49
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (4)
4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
BIO 104 General Biology II 4
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
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Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
BIO 409 Biology Seminar 1
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
BIO 405 Genetics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Fourth Year
At NYCPM
• 4 years
Biology Course
Descriptions
BIO 102 : Human Biology
An introduction to the structure and function of the
human body. The course will survey the major
systems, including some aspects of genetics, growth
and development, nutrition, health and disease.
Designed for the nonmajor. 3 lecture hours and one
2.5 hour laboratory session weekly. Course involves
vertebrate dissection. (every spring) (Note: This
course cannot be applied towards the biology course
requirements of the Biology degree.)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Competency in basic English skills, as shown by a
grade of “C” or higher in ENG 002 or equivalent
BIO 103 : General Biology I
The first of a two-course sequence required for
biology majors, providing a foundation for
subsequent biology courses. BIO 103 focuses on
scientific method, cell structure and function,
molecular biology, principles of genetics,
evolutionary mechanisms, and classification and
phylogeny of major groups of organisms. 3 lecture
hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Competence in mathematics and basic English skills,
as shown by grades of C or higher in MATH 002, ENG
002
or equivalent.
BIO 104 : General Biology II
The second of a two-course sequence (BIO 103-104)
required for biology majors. BIO 104 provides a
detailed comparative study of anatomical
organization, physiological functions, development,
and reproductive biology of plants and animals, with
emphasis on vascular plants and vertebrates.
Students also investigate ecological interactions and
adaptations of organisms, population maintenance,
and diversity of biological communities. 3 lecture
hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
Laboratory includes plant and animal dissection.
(every spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or higher in BIO 103, or equivalent.
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BIO 111 : Medical Terminology
This is a fundamental course that provides a wealth
of information on the medical language used by
health professionals. Greek and Latin roots and
words are studied to as the foundation to
developing the communication skills needed for
health related careers. Terminology will include a
wide variety of vocabulary of all body systems and
major diseases. The course will aid students
interested in medical fields, as medical
professionals, allied health professionals, as well as
medical facility staff personnel.
Credits 3
BIO 113 : Disease and History
This course is an exploration of the effects that
disease had had on history. Basic concepts of
disease will be discussed, and their relevance to
historical occurrences will be examined. Diseases of
influential persons, as well as diseases of groups of
people, will be examined.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
High School Biology
BIO 120 : Basic Life Science
A course designed for non-majors that examines the
processes that support life, the structure, function,
adaptations, and diversity of organisms, and their
ecological interactions. Students develop an
understanding of the relationship of humans to
other organisms and discuss examples of current
biological discoveries and how this knowledge is
being used to improve human welfare and the
environment. 3 lecture-hours and one 2.5 hour
laboratory session weekly. (every fall)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Competence in mathematics and basic English skills,
as shown by a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 002
and ENG
002 or equivalent.
BIO 200 : Toxicology
Toxicology is an interdisciplinary scientific discipline
that overlaps biology, chemistry, biochemistry,
pharmacology, and medicine. It helps us understand
the adverse effects that chemical substances have
on living things and the environment. It involves the
practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to
toxins and toxicants. Examples from medical, clinical,
forensic, computational, occupational, and
environmental toxicology are included. The course
incorporates the use of case studies to support
problem-based and evidence-based learning.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 202 : Microbiology
A survey of microbiology including basic concepts of
laboratory cultivation and identification, metabolism,
and microbial mechanisms of disease. Pathogenic
and nonpathogenic bacteria, fungi, protozoa and
viruses will be discussed. 3 lecture-hours and 2.5
hour laboratory sessions weekly. (every semester)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or higher in high school chemistry,
and competency in basic math and English skills (as
shown
by grades of “C” or higher in ENG 002 and MATH 002,
or equivalent)
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BIO 205 : Anatomy and Physiology I
The first of a two-course sequence (BIO 205-206)
providing a comprehensive study of human anatomy
and physiology. BIO 205 covers anatomical
description and organization, cell and tissue
characteristics, chemical principles, and a detailed
examination of the anatomy, function, homeostasis,
and interactions of the integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratory
investigations include examination of prepared
slides, skeletons and models, organ and tissue
dissections, and physiological experiments
(computer simulations, and analysis of physiological
data from human subjects using digital recording
systems). 3 lecture hours and one 2.5 hour
laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Competence in basic English skills, as shown by a
grade of “C” or higher in ENG 002 or equivalent.
BIO 206 : Anatomy and Physiology II
The second of a two-course sequence (BIO 205-206),
continuing a comprehensive study of human
anatomy and physiology. BIO 206 focuses on the
special senses, autonomic nervous system,
endocrine system and regulation of metabolism,
cardiovascular and respireatory systems, lymphatic
system and immunety, digestive system, urinary
system and fluid/electrolyte balance, and
reproductive system and development. Homeostasis
and inter relationships of systems are discussed, as
well as applications in health and fitness. Laboratory
investigations include cat and organ dissecttions,
examination of prepared slides and models, and
physiological experiments (computer simulations,
and analysis of physiological data from human
subjects using digital recording systems). 3 lecture
hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in BIO 205 (Anatomy and
Physiology I).
BIO 209 : Evolution
An overview of the processes involved from non-life
to life and the subsequent evolutionary
development to modern human beings. Included are
various major evolutionary concepts proposed
throughout history.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or higher in at least one-100 or
200-level Biology course, or per mission of
instructor.
BIO 301 : Biology of Aging
This course explores the biological aspects of the
aging process: how aging is defined and
characterized, biological theories of aging, how aging
differs from diseases, and the bio logical research
dealing with the average life expectancy and the
individual’s life span. Included in the development of
these aspects is the biological background content
necessary to understand these processes. The
biology of selected diseases (cancer, diabetes
mellitus, and osteoporosis) and strategies for
disease postponement or prevention to maximize
human life expectancy are considered. (Note: This
course cannot be applied towards the biology course
requirements of the Biology degree.)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in either BIO 103-104 or BIO
205-206
BIO 304 : Histology
This course studies the detailed microscopic
architecture of cells, tissues and organs. Basic tissue
types are studied first followed by detailed
description of the microscopic appearance of the
organ systems. Tissue fixation and preparation as
well as staining techniques are discussed. This
course prepares students that will pursue a medical
or dental degree as it is fundamental for Pathology
courses taught in these graduate programs. It is
designed for Biology majors. 3 lecture hours and one
2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
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BIO 305 : Embryology
This course focuses on a study of the developmental
process in selected vertebrates and includes a
laboratory study of microscopic material, models,
and demonstrations of developmental phenomena.
3 lecture hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory session
weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103 and BIO 104, or
BIO 205, or permission of instructor
BIO 306 : Ecology
A detailed study of the relationships between
organisms and the environments in which they live.
Emphasis will be placed on ecosystems, microbial
ecology, population dynamics and environmental
chemistry through lectures, discussions and practical
work in the laboratory and field. 3 lecture hours and
one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103 and BIO 104, or
permission of instructor
BIO 307 : Pathophysiology
A study of normal and abnormal physiological
processes and criteria used to define them. The
focus is on the influence external and internal stress
factors may have on the body and how the body
responds and adapts. Special consideration will be
given to genetic abnormalities, the immune
response, tumor growth and control, and circulatory
disorders.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 205 and BIO 206, or
permission of instructor.
BIO 308 : Virology
An overview of the chemical composition and
morphology of human and animal viruses. Topics
include replication, transmission, pathology and
culture methods.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103 and BIO 104
BIO 309 : Parasitology
This course is a general introduction to human
parasitology including protozoan, helminth and
arthropod parasites. It is designed to introduce
students to parasite cellular morphology,
distribution, life cycles, vectors, intermediate and
definitive hosts, clinical aspects and pathology,
epidemiology, and therapeutic treatment. Molecular
mechanisms of infection and alteration of host
metabolic pathways will also be introduced.
Identification of parasites based on cellular
morphology will be introduced in both lecture and
laboratory sessions. 3 lecture hours and one 2.5
hour laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Successful completion of BIO 103/ BIO 104 and HEM
103/CHEM 104
BIO 312 : Cellular and Molecular Biology
A detailed study of the structural, molecular and
functional organization of cells, cellular biochemical
processes, gene organization and regulation,
chromosome structure, mechanisms of DNA
replication, transcription, translation, cell
communication and signal transduction, cell cycle
and stem cell differentiation. Emphasis will be placed
on experimental techniques in cell and molecular
biology, genomics and biotechnology. 3 lecture
hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103 and BIO 104 and
CHEM 103 or CHEM 105 or permission of the
instructor.
BIO 330 : Epigenetics
Epigenetics is a science that studies the modification
of gene expression and its effects on the human
body. This course includes the history of epigenetics
and its development over the years. Forms of
epigenetic modifications and their effect on the
expression of genes are discussed and the
environmental factors that lead to it are analyzed.
The impact on diseases as well as their prevention
through a reversal of the epigenetic changes are
taught.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
The prerequisites are BIO 104 General Biology II or
BIO 307 Pathophysiology.
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BIO 350 : Advanced Special Topics in Biology
Credits 3
BIO 355 : Advanced Special Topics in Biology
with Lab/Field Component
Credits 4
BIO 360 : Biochemistry I
A study of the chemical reactions occurring on the
molecular level in biological systems (illustrating the
interrelationships of different biochemical
pathways). 2 lecture hours and one 4 hour
laboratory session weekly. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; CHEM 202
strongly recommended
BIO 361 : Biochemistry II
This course is a continuation of Biochemistry I. It is
an extensive study of the metabolic processes used
to maintain life. Differences in pathways utilized by
different organisms are examined, as well as some
processed in plant and microorganisms. 2 lecture
hours weekly. (Fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
BIO/CHEM 360 with a minimum grade of “C”.
BIO 403 : Immunology
A comprehensive examination of the coordinated
activities of the cellular and biochemical components
of the immune system. Focus on the discrimination
of self from non-self and on the capacity to respond
to an infinite variety of foreign substances that may
enter the body. Applications of these basic principles
to infectious agents, autoimmunity and trans
plantation will be discussed. 2.5 lecture hours and
one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly. (every fall)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103, 206, BIO 312, and
CHEM 201 are recommended.
BIO 405 : Genetics
A study of the principles and development of current
concepts of inheritance. Molecular genetics will be
stressed, and the course will examine its application
to classical Mendelian genetics, cellular
differentiation and cancer. The laboratory will
emphasize modern molecular biological techniques
through exercises using recombinant DNA
technology, DNA amplification, molecular cloning,
and DNA sequencing. 3 lecture hours and one 2.5
hour laboratory session weekly. (every spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103/104, BIO 202 and
CHEM 201
BIO 409 : Biology Seminar
A critical study of research topics in biology utilizing
current literature and on-line re sources. Students
review and practice scientific reasoning,
experimental design, and requirements of scientific
reporting, and develop an ability to effectively
retrieve, summarize, and analyze information from
primary sources. Students also develop skills in
graph ical display and interpretation of data, writing
and oral presentations of research proposals and
reports, and participate in peer review. This course is
normally taken during spring of the junior year.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
BIO 103/104, or permission of the instructor
BIO 450 : Undergraduate Research in Biology I
Required for biology majors during their senior year.
Students pursue a two-semester individual research
project underevaluate the hypothesis. During the
second semester (BIO 451) the project is carried out,
and the results analyzed and discussed in an oral
presentation and written report.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher in all prerequisites
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 409
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BIO 451 : Undergraduate Research in Biology II
Required for biology majors during their senior year.
Students pursue a two-semester individual research
project underevaluate the hypothesis. During the
second semester (BIO 451) the project is carried out,
and the results analyzed and discussed in an oral
presentation and written report.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher required in all prerequisite
courses.
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 409
BIO 450
BIO 452 : Internship in Biology
This course offers Biology majors the opportunity to
work in the field of Biology for a minimum of 120
hours during the semester.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the Biology major
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will
meet with the Career Center and complete the
application that will be sent to their advisor and site
supervisor.
This application will then be filed in the Career
Center. Students must register for the class with the
Registrar
as well. They will be required to write a paper that is
relevant to the Internship and maintain a journal
that
reflects their experience; the site supervisor will
complete an evaluation form on their performance.
This is a
Pass/Fail course. (as needed)
Business
The mission of the School of Business and
Information Sciences at Felician University is to
continuously improve the quality and relevance of
the academic experience we offer to educate
undergraduate and graduate students in accordance
with the highest academic and professional
standards and within the context of a Catholic and
Franciscan Liberal Arts tradition, and to prepare our
students for their lives in general and in particular
for the world of business.
Our vision is:
• To be the University of choice for
undergraduate and graduate students seeking
to prepare for or advance their careers in the
world of business.
• To welcome students into a learning
environment of continuous improvement that
is both nurturing and challenging.
• To graduate students who are well prepared
academically and markedly influenced by their
immersion in the Felician/Franciscan tradition.
The School of Business and Information Sciences is
committed to helping students achieve their
educational goals and objectives. To accomplish this
we are dedicated, and maintain a consistent resolve,
to providing quality programs and courses. Business
programs seek to provide students with theoretical
knowledge and applied skills in ethical business
practices, while furthering comprehensive study in
the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Felician University
business programs are accredited or approved by
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
and most are also accredited by the International
Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE
http://iacbe.org/).
In the School of Business and Information Sciences,
you will find help in identifying and developing your
potential. You can expect dedicated, professional,
and caring faculty, individualized academic advising,
small class sizes, and a positive nurturing
environment in which we simply put “Students First.”
Besides our traditional and accelerated degree
programs, Undergraduate students may also opt
into the 5-year combined BS and MBA or MSHA
program. In this program, students begin taking
graduate courses during their senior year and can
complete their graduate program by attending
courses year-round for approximately 15 months.
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Core Competencies
Competencies are abilities to do things. Employers
expect their employees to perform in such a way so
that organizations can meet their goals and grow,
thus increasing value to the organization and its
customers. Thus, employees need to act, to do
things that bring value to the bottom line. Over and
above having knowledge from a content point of
view, employees must have certain capabilities or
competencies.
The portfolio is the primary means of demonstrating
mastery of a set of these skills. The Felician
undergraduate business program has been
designed around the following six (6) core
competencies:
• Critical Reasoning
• Effective Communication
• Ethical Decision Making
• Personal Accountability
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Teamwork
Throughout the course of study, students are
expected to build a portfolio demonstrating mastery
of the core competencies. As part of the capstone
course, students will orally present their portfolios.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business and Computer Science must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Professional Certificates
The School of Business and Information Sciences
offers a variety of certificate programs designed to
introduce learners to a new field of study or to
advance careers by expanding expertise and
upgrading skillsets. Each certificate program offers
in-depth knowledge and unique insights in specific
fields of study. Successfully completing a sequence
of required courses will result in a certificate of
completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
and Information Sciences prior to enrolling in the
course.
Policies of the School:
• Upon acceptance into the School, students will
be given a control sheet with a required
sequence of courses that must be completed
within the major. Students may not deviate
from this sequence without signed permission
of the Dean of the School and Associate Dean.
Failure to follow the prescribed sequence often
will result in the student’s inability to complete
the program in the anticipated amount of time.
• Students who fail to maintain the required GPA
for their programs (2.5 for B.S; 2.0 for B.P.S.)
will be placed on academic probation. Students
on academic probation will receive letters from
the Dean of the School explaining actions to be
taken to return them to good academic
standing. Students who are placed on
probation more than twice over the course of
their academic careers will be dismissed from
the School.
• Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in
all courses in the major/minor.
• Students may repeat a Business or required
course only once. Failure to achieve a grade of
“C” or better in a repeated required course will
result in dismissal from the School.
• Students must repeat any required Business
course in which they receive a D or an F as soon
as the course is offered again. Failure to repeat
the course the next time it is offered may result
in dismissal from the School.
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Probation and Dismissal
Policy:
Students who fail to maintain a minimum overall or
semester GPA of 2.500 will be placed on academic
probation or dismissed from Felician University.
Academic probation carries with it a reduction in
course load, the repetition of required courses, and
participation in the School’s Probation Program. The
requirements of the program include:
1. Monthly meetings with the Academic
Counselor;
2. Academic workshops;
3. Submission of a copy of academic schedule
including classes, tutoring, and work to the
Academic Counselor.
B.S. Business Administration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics. management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Major Requirements
Item # Title Credits
BUS 315 Business Law II 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
Business Elective 3
Business 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Business 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Additional Requirements
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
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B.S. Finance
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• The overarching objective of this proposed
program is to develop ethical financial
professionals with the mindset and practical
skills needed to address today's most pressing
environmental, social and governance
challenges.
• The curriculum, courses, and related class
activities focus on the intersection of business
and sustainability, social responsibility, strong
corporate governance, and the fostering of
ethical business professionals.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Finance Major Requirement 18
Credits
Additional Course Requirements
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
B.S. in Accounting
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information system,
and international issues).
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
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reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication).
• Apply accounting principles and procedures in
an integrated manner.
• Conduct, interpret, and communicate the
results of financial statement analysis.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.).
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Accounting Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ACC 220 Principles of Financial
Accounting II
3
ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting II 3
ACC 330 Federal Taxation I 3
ACC 340 Federal Taxation II 3
ACC 410 Accounting Problems and
Practices
3
ACC 430 Auditing 3
ACC 572 Advanced Accounting 3
BUS 315 Business Law II 3
FIN 320 Intermediate Topics in
Corporate Financial
Management
3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship is highly recommended.
Item # Title Credits
Business 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Total Credits 120
B.S. in Business Analytics
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance. marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Demonstrate proficiency in data analytics by
applying data mining tools and methods to
manipulate and analyze big data sets
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• Demonstrate proficiency in predictive modeling
by developing and applying Statistical and
forecasting techniques to make business
decisions
• Demonstrate proficiency in business decision
making by utilizing business, computer science,
and mathematical techniques to support
business decisions
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
MATH 263 Calculus II 4
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MATH 323 Statistics II 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 340 or 440 3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
MGT 499 Selected Topics in Business
Analytics
3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 420 Product Management 3
CS 360 Database Management
Systems (DBMS)
3
CS 380 Data Structures and
Algorithms
3
CS 400 Computer Systems Analysis
and Logical Design
3
CS 430 Introduction to Big Data and
Data Mining
3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship is highly recommended.
Item # Title Credits
Business 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Total Credits 120
B.S. in Healthcare Administration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
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• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of population health and status
assessment
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of health policy formulation
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of structural analysis of healthcare
organizations
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of patient care improvement
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
HCA 200 HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION (HCA)
Principles of Healthcare
Administration
3
HCA/MGT
300
Organizational Behavior in
Healthcare Settings
3
HCA/MGT
310
Human Resource
Management in Healthcare
3
HCA 330 Ethics and Legal Issues in
Healthcare
3
CS/HCA 427 Healthcare Information
Systems, Management of Data
Protection and Regulatory
Compliance
3
HCA 440 Delivery of Quality Care 3
HCA 490 Healthcare Policy 3
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Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
B.S. in Management
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting.
economics. management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 310 Human Resource
Management
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
B.S. in Marketing
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
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Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision uniting, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the marketing related challenges and
opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Major Requirements
Item # Title Credits
MKT 230 Sales Management 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
MKT 330 Social Media Marketing 3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 420 Product Management 3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
Concentration in Accounting
Degree Type
Concentration
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Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 220 Principles of Financial
Accounting II
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting II 3
300/400 Upper Level
Accounting Elective
3
Total Credits 18
Concentration in Business
Administration
Degree Type
Concentration
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
300/400 Upper Level Business
Elective
3
Total Credits 18
Concentration in International
Business
Degree Type
Concentration
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics. management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses:
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ECON 440 Comparative Economic
Systems
3
ECON 450 International Trade and
Finance
3
PSCI 303 International Relations 3
SOC/PSCI
404
Living and Working Oversees 3
PSCI 404 or SS 305 3
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Concentration Electives
• Complete any combination of six credits from
the following:
• Studying Abroad is strongly recommended
Item # Title Credits
Foreign Language 3 - 6
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
Total Credits 21
Concentration in Management
Degree Type
Concentration
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 310 Human Resource
Management
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
Total Credits 18
Concentration in Marketing
Degree Type
Concentration
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
MKT 330 Social Media Marketing 3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 440 Marketing Strategy 3
Total Credits 18
B.P.S. Management Minor
Degree Type
Minor
A Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) Minor is to
be completed in accordance with a Business Major
(120 credits).
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core
(accounting economics, management,
quantitative business analysis, finance,
marketing, legal and social environment,
information systems, and international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning. ethical decision making. teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
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4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Professional Studies Option —
Management:
Item # Title Credits
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 310 Human Resource
Management
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
Major Concentration or
Professional Focus
Complete the required credits in one of the
following:
• Major Concentration — AAS degree major
courses;or
• Professional Focus — Courses based on
personal and/or career goals selected in
consultation with an adviser
Additional Requirements
18 Credits Free upper level electives (300/400 Level)
Total Credits 120
B.P.S. Marketing Minor
Degree Type
Minor
A Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) Minor is to
be completed in accordance with a Business Major
(120 credits).
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core
(accounting economics, management,
quantitative business analysis, finance,
marketing, legal and social environment,
information systems, and international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning. ethical decision making. teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements
Professional Studies Option —
Marketing:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MKT 230 Sales Management 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 420 Product Management 3
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Major Concentration or
Professional Focus:
Complete the required credits in one of the
following:
• Major Concentration — AAS degree major
courses;or
• Professional Focus — Courses based on
personal and/or career goals selected in
consultation with an adviser
Additional Requirements:
18 Credits Free upper level electives (300/400 Level)
Total Credits 120
Minor in Accounting for Non-
Business Majors
Degree Type
Minor
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ACC 220 Principles of Financial
Accounting II
3
ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting II 3
300/400 Upper Level
Accounting Elective
3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Business Administration
for Non-Business Majors
Degree Type
Minor
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
300/400 Upper Level Business
Elective
3
Total Credits 18
Minor in International Business
for Non-Business Majors
Degree Type
Minor
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
MGT 410 International Business 3
ECON 440 Comparative Economic
Systems
3
ECON 450 International Trade and
Finance
3
PSCI 303 International Relations 3
PSCI 404 or SS 305 3
Minor Electives
• Complete any combination of six credits from
the following:
• Studying Abroad is strongly recommended
Item # Title Credits
Foreign Language 3 - 6
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
Total Credits 24
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Minor in Management for Non-
Business Majors
Degree Type
Minor
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 310 Human Resource
Management
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Marketing for Non-
Business Majors
Degree Type
Minor
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses
*In addition to the general education
requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
MKT 330 Social Media Marketing 3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 440 Marketing Strategy 3
Total Credits 18
Blockchain Certificate
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
Blockchain Certificate
Online, active learning leads to a certificate of
completion in Blockchain technology. As one of the
first of its kind, the Felician Blockchain certificate
program offers a firsthand look at one of the most
exciting and disruptive technologies of the 21st
century. Students are offered a holistic view of
Blockchain’s past, present, and future, breaking
down the technical components that power the
technology. Most importantly, they apply their
knowledge by programming real smart contract onto
a live blockchain and creating a business proposal
for the industry of their choice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of blockchain
and its practical applications in business
• Explore the technology’s past, present, and
future
• Describe current tools, techniques, and trends
• Analyze techniques used to prevent hackers
from exploiting the blockchain
• Apply working knowledge of blockchain
development and business to create a product
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Required Courses
• Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and
Cryptocurrency Foundations (3 cr)
• Blockchain Security and Cryptography (3 cr)
• Smart Contracts, Tools and Techniques (3 cr)
• Blockchain Capstone Development Project (3 cr)
Total Credits 12
Cybersecurity Certificate
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
Cybersecurity Certificate
This program contains coursework and experiences
that will prepare students to protect the
confidentiality, availability, and integrity of
information and information systems that support
today’s businesses. Additionally, the program
focuses on both the fundamentals of information
systems as well as relevant topics in areas such as
network security, cryptography, risk management,
mobile forensics business continuity, security
architecture, and critical infrastructures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Evaluate information security needs of an
organization
• Assess cybersecurity risk management policies
in order to adequately protect an organization’s
critical information and assets
• Implement continuous network monitoring and
provide real-time security solutions
• Apply the principles and procedures of mobile
forensics
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
CSEC 225 Principles of Information
Assurance and Security
3
CSEC 315 Digital Forensics and
Investigations
3
CSEC 365 Cryptography Technologies 4
CSEC 425 Managing Information Security
in Information Systems
3
CRIM 340 Cyber Crime 3
Total Credits 16
Digital Marketing Certificate
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
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Digital Marketing Certificate
This program leads to a certificate of completion in
Digital Marketing with coursework containing active
learning and experiences that will prepare early and
mid-career marketing, public relations, advertising
managers, and other digital marketing related
professionals to meet the challenges of effectively
leading and managing within the industry. This
program is ideal for students interested in business
who wish to learn more about the usage of digital
marketing tools and strategies as a new and/or
supplemental way to attract, relationship-build,
inform, persuade, and maintain customers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Explore the growing world of social media
marketing
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of the social
media landscape, platforms, tools, and
technologies
• Apply course knowledge to real-world business
opportunities
• Analyze and evaluate the development and
execution of social campaigns
• Utilize success metrics associated with digital
marketing
• Understand SEO, Keywords & PPC Advertising,
including Google Analytics and tools like Adobe
Spark Post
• Critically evaluate various digital marketing
channels, and determine their uses, limitations,
and drawbacks
• Utilize the power of brand storytelling to create
an emotional connection
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
MKT 301 Social Media Marketing and
Mobile Marketing
3
MKT 305 Digital Marketing 3
MKT 402 Content Marketing and
Storytelling
3
MKT 405 Capstone: Digital Marketing
Integration and Personal
Branding
3
Total Credits 12
Supply Chain Management
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
Supply Chain Management
Certificate
The certificate in Supply Chain Management teaches
students about the sourcing, procurement,
conversion, quality, and logistics concepts associated
with production, coordination, and delivery of goods
and services. The program will prepare students to
perform functions in the modern logistics and
supply chain environment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Analyze the manufacturing operations of a firm
• Apply sales and operations planning, MRP and
lean manufacturing concepts
• Apply logistics and purchasing concepts to
improve supply chain operations
• Apply quality management tools for process
improvement
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Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
MGT 221 Introduction to Materials
Management
3
MGT 222 Introduction to Continuous
Improvement Methodologies
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
Total Credits 12
Business Course
Descriptions
BUS 110 : Business, Organizations &
Management
The course surveys the activities that make up the
field of business. Emphasis is placed on such topics
as ownership management, organization,
purchasing, marketing, production, human resource
management, finance, accounting, government
regulations, and the economics of business.
Industry’s societal responsibility relating to pollution,
minorities, and ethical practices are explored.
Credits 3
BUS 120 : Business Communication
This course emphasizes the practical application of
modern business communications. Students will
prepare and present various business
communications: letter, reports, memoranda,
resumes, briefings, fact sheets, decision papers, etc.
Additionally, this course is designed to provide
students with the opportunity to demonstrate and
improve their oral communications and interviewing
skills.
Credits 3
BUS 200 : Professional Development I
This course introduces students to the tools of
career preparation and professional growth.
Students engage in self-assessment and goal setting
activities, develop a personal marketing plan and
resume, and prepare for a junior year internship or
business service project. Students will prepare for
and schedule a 15 minute mock interview and will be
evaluated on their performance.
Credits 1
BUS 210 : Professional Development II
This course is designed to help students develop an
understanding of the various business concepts and
the tools necessary to apply them in an external
environment. Once these concepts are understood,
each student will be required to develop and action
plan applying them on their own in an external
environment, such as an internship, employment, or
business service project Prerequisite: BUS 200
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
BUS 200
BUS 220 : Professional Development III
This course is designed to assist students in
establishing the final bridge as they prepare to cross
over from their academic to their professional
careers. In this one credit course, students are
required to convert the concepts and tools learned
and perfected over Professional Development II and
incorporate them into an actual “Professional
Development 5 year Plan” Once the framework of
the plan is introduced, students will meet
periodically in smaller groups to exchange thoughts
and ideas, simulation work place collaboration. Each
student will be required to submit a final plan &
make a brief presentation to the class. Prerequisite:
BUS 210
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
BUS 200
BUS 210
BUS 300 : Ethics in the Corporate Environment
Notwithstanding the fact that business leaders may
have been taught approaches to ethical decision-
making, the question remains as to what is required
for corporate decision-makers to choose the right
path. This course examines ethical decision-making
within the framework of business leadership,
corporate governance policies and practices, and
codes of ethics. Students will explore various aspects
of corporate governance in selected corporation and
their relationship to sound leadership qualities. The
course also encompasses a survey of professional
codes of business ethics. Prerequisite: MGT 100
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
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BUS 310 : Business Law I
Notwithstanding the fact that business leaders may
have been taught approaches to ethical decision-
making, the question remains as to what is required
for corporate decision-makers to choose the right
path. This course examines ethical decision-making
within the framework of business leadership,
corporate governance policies and practices, and
codes of ethics. Students will explore various aspects
of corporate governance in selected corporation and
their relationship to sound leadership qualities. The
course also encompasses a survey of professional
codes of business ethics. Prerequisite: MGT 100
Credits 3
BUS 315 : Business Law II
This course presents an advanced study of the
American legal system as it affects business. It
focuses an in-depth study of the Commercial Paper,
Products Liability, and Warranties, Bankruptcy Law,
Business Associations, Antitrust Law, Labor Law and
Employment. Issues, including legal issues involving
discrimination and how it affects business
operations and hiring and firing decision. Students
will study and discuss the Uniform Commercial
Code, the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age
of Discrimination Act, the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1991. Prerequisite: BUS Law 310
Credits 3
BUS 321 : Business Information Systems
This course introduces undergraduate business
students to information systems (IS). The course
includes important topics related to IS, such as the
drivers of IS, database concepts, IS development,
and the types of systems used in organizations.
Prerequisites: CS 140; MGT 100
Credits 3
BUS 341 : An Introduction to Research and
Analysis Using Statistics
Problem analysis and evaluation techniques are
presented. Students are shown methods for
defining, researching, analyzing, and evaluating
problems that often occur in work environments.
Specific statistical information covered in the course
includes identifying and measuring objectives,
collecting, working with significance levels, and
analyzing variance and constructing questionnaires.
Prerequisite: MATH 160 or equivalent
Credits 3
Prerequisites
or equivalent
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 160
BUS 410 : Career Internship
Supervised placement for qualified students in a
field related to the student’s career interest. Monthly
meetings and a paper are required. The internship is
for Juniors and Seniors only. Note: Preparation for
internships must begin at least one semester prior
to the semester in which the student is enrolled.
Only 1-3 credits may be taken in a given semester.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean
Credits 1 -6
BUS 499 : Business Capstone
This capstone experience in business assesses
students’ mastery of the principal components of the
business curriculum and the core competencies
expected of all business professionals. After an initial
group meeting, private sessions are held between
the student and the professors teaching the course.
These meetings will permit students to address any
gaps in their business knowledge and improve their
quantitative and communication skills.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
senior status and all business and related courses
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 490
Chemistry
The discipline of chemistry provides courses for
students with varying backgrounds in science.
Students are given the opportunity to choose from a
range of chemistry courses to meet their personal
and professional needs. All chemistry courses
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provide the student with fundamental chemistry
theory and knowledge by combining lecture material
with laboratory experience.
Chemistry Minor
Degree Type
Minor
This minor is open to students in any bachelor
degree program. This program will allow students in
other majors to attain a strong chemistry
background with any major.
The minimum total number of credits required for
the minor is 20. Students must have a minimum
grade of “C” in each course taken towards the minor.
* Because of the sequential nature of the courses,
careful planning is necessary to complete the
curriculum in a timely manner. All prerequisites
must be followed.
Specific Requirements
* Complete all of the following:
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 303 Analytical Chemistry 4
Electives
Complete at least one of the following:
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4
BIO 360 Biochemistry I 4
BIO 361 Biochemistry II 3
Total Credits 19-20
Chemistry Course
Descriptions
BIO 200 : Toxicology
Toxicology is an interdisciplinary scientific discipline
that overlaps biology, chemistry, biochemistry,
pharmacology, and medicine. It helps us understand
the adverse effects that chemical substances have
on living things and the environment. It involves the
practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to
toxins and toxicants. Examples from medical, clinical,
forensic, computational, occupational, and
environmental toxicology are included. The course
incorporates the use of case studies to support
problem-based and evidence-based learning.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 360 : Biochemistry I
A study of the chemical reactions occurring on the
molecular level in biological systems (illustrating the
interrelationships of different biochemical
pathways). 2 lecture hours and one 4 hour
laboratory session weekly. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; CHEM 202
strongly recommended
BIO 361 : Biochemistry II
This course is a continuation of Biochemistry I. It is
an extensive study of the metabolic processes used
to maintain life. Differences in pathways utilized by
different organisms are examined, as well as some
processed in plant and microorganisms. 2 lecture
hours weekly. (Fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
BIO/CHEM 360 with a minimum grade of “C”.
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BIO 450 : Undergraduate Research in Biology I
Required for biology majors during their senior year.
Students pursue a two-semester individual research
project underevaluate the hypothesis. During the
second semester (BIO 451) the project is carried out,
and the results analyzed and discussed in an oral
presentation and written report.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher in all prerequisites
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 409
BIO 451 : Undergraduate Research in Biology II
Required for biology majors during their senior year.
Students pursue a two-semester individual research
project underevaluate the hypothesis. During the
second semester (BIO 451) the project is carried out,
and the results analyzed and discussed in an oral
presentation and written report.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher required in all prerequisite
courses.
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 103
BIO 104
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
BIO 409
BIO 450
CHEM 101 : Our Chemical World
An introductory chemistry course for no science
majors. The course is designed for students with no,
or limited, exposure to chemistry. The focus will be
on the study of chemical principles, with special
emphasis placed on providing an understanding of
how these specific principles, and chemistry in
general, relate to the non-scientist. This is done by
addressing the chemistry involved with common
materials such as plastics and polymers, cosmetics/
medicines/drugs, food /nutrition, pollution/
environment, batteries/ fuel/nuclear power, and
soaps/detergents. The laboratory provides hands-on
experiments designed to illustrate the principles and
the utility of the chemistry discussed in the lecture. 2
lecture hours 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly.
(fall/summer)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in MATH 002 or equivalent
CHEM 103 : General Chemistry I
An introduction to the fundamental principles and
theories of chemistry. Topics discussed include the
structure and properties of atoms and molecules,
their behavior in various states of matter, periodicity
of the properties of elements, chemical bonding and
stoichiometry. Problem solving techniques are
stressed. 2.5 lecture hours and one 2.5 hour
laboratory session weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in high school chemistry or
CHEM 105; MATH 160 (College Algebra) or higher;
ENG 002 with a minimum of “C”
CHEM 104 : General Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 103. Topics include chemical
kinetics, acid-base theory, elementary
thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear
chemistry. This course together with CHEM 103 is
designed for all science majors and those in related
fields. 2.5 lecture hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory
session weekly. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 103
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CHEM 105 : Principles of Chemistry
A course which provides students with a broad
background of chemistry. Fundamental topics and
theories of chemistry are discussed, including a
short introduction to organic chemistry. Applications
of the theories and laws of chemistry to life
processes are emphasized. Basic problem solving is
included. 2.5 lecture hours and one 2.5 hour
laboratory session weekly. (every semester)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
High school chemistry and MATH 002 or equivalent
with a minimum grade of “C”
CHEM 201 : Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the chemistry of organic
compounds, covering nomenclature, structure,
stereochemistry, aromaticity, and methods of
preparation. Reaction mechanisms and the study of
intermediates are used extensively to explain
reactivities. 2 lecture hours and one 4 hour
laboratory session weekly. (fall)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 104 with a minimum grade of “C”
CHEM 202 : Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of Organic Chemistry I with emphasis
on the chemistry of polysubstituted-functional
compounds and multistep syntheses. The theory of
modern spectroscopic methods used in structure
determinations is discussed. The laboratory section
of the course provides training in the basic
techniques of organic synthesis, as well as an
introduction to spectroscopic analyses. 2 lecture
hours and one 4 hour laboratory session weekly.
weekly. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of “C”
CHEM 250 : Special Topics in Chemistry
Credits 3
CHEM 255 : Special Topics in Chemistry with
Lab/Field Component
Credits 4
CHEM 303 : Analytical Chemistry
The study of gravimetric and volumetric methods of
analyses, including the interpretation of
experimental data. The course also provides an
introduction to the theory and practice of modern
instrumental chromate graphic techniques, as well
as selected topics in spectroscopy. 2 lecture hours
and one 4 hour laboratory session weekly. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of “C”
CHEM 350 : Advanced Special Topics in
Chemistry
Credits 3
CHEM 355 : Advanced Special Topics in
Chemistry with Lab Component
Credits 4
CHEM 452 : Internship in Chemistry
This course offers Chemistry majors the opportunity
to work in the field of chemistry for a minimum of
120 hours during the semester. Students must
complete all paperwork to register for the Internship
at least one semester before; students will meet with
the Career Center and complete the application that
will be sent to their advisor and site supervisor. This
application will then be filed in the Career Center.
Students must register for the class with the
Registrar as well. They will be required to write a
paper that is relevant to the Internship and maintain
a journal that reflects their experience; the site
supervisor will complete an evaluation form on their
performance. This is a Pass/Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the Chemistry Program
Communications
The Bachelor of Arts program of the Department of
Communications provides students with two
pathways through which to engage the world:
journalism/media and digital video making. Students
in a particular concentration may, and are
encouraged to, take courses in the other
concentration in order to enhance their experience.
Graduates in the Communications major at Felician
University will be able to:
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• Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking,
clear and precise oral and written
communication, and integration of knowledge
and skills from courses both inside and outside
of the department;
• Demonstrate proficiency in both traditional and
electronic resources, and apply and
demonstrate this proficiency in original work of
a fictional or a documentary nature, either
visual or journalistic;
• Articulate the media's power to enhance and to
obstruct the lives of the individual and society,
and demonstrate a willingness to embrace
those positive influences of the media and to
expose those which are harmful.
Introductory level courses in each concentration
provide thorough introductions to the specific fields
for majors, minors, and students from other fields as
well. Upper level courses challenge students to apply
the basic knowledge gained through the
introductory courses in carefully designed areas of
specialization. The course sequence within each
track culminates with a Senior Capstone Project,
which is designed by the individual student with the
guidance of a full-time member of the department’s
faculty, and which will bring into clear focus the
student’s expertise in his/her field, incorporate the
knowledge and skills gained from courses outside
the department, and reflect the student’s embrace
of Franciscan values and the College’s mission.
All majors select between the two following
concentrations:
Communications Major with
Digital Media and Culture
Concentration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Digital media such as social media, artificial
intelligence, big data, podcasts, mobile apps,
software, and video games have dramatically shifted
society, offering new opportunities to
communication and marketing specialists, redefining
what it means to be a media creator. The primary
objective of the Digital Media and Culture
concentration is for students to learn how to
navigate the shifting digital media landscape,
explore the creative possibilities of these
technologies, and gain professional marketing
experience successfully and ethically. Students will
evaluate critically and historically the cultural values
at play in digital media. Further, students will
understand the impact digital media has on
individual identity and society, stay current with the
latest digital technologies and trends, and ultimately
influence the future of digital media and culture.
The proposed interdisciplinary concentration in
Digital Media and Culture will enable students to
cultivate the necessary skills of critical thinking,
creative production, and cultural curiosity through
rigorous analysis of issues related to power, politics,
representation, and identity. The innovative
concentration offers a variety of courses at the
nexus of culture studies, digital marketing, critical
data studies, and creative media production.
Coursework will include Social Media Marketing,
Music and Podcast Production, Critical Internet
Studies, Sound and Game Studies, and Consumer
Behavior. Students will gain a variety of technical
skills in digital software environments, sound
production, and social media marketing campaigns.
Further, students will obtain real-world experience
through an internship in a digital media field of their
choice and graduate with a certificate in digital
media marketing.
Required Communications Major
Courses
Item # Title Credits
COMM 106 Mass Media 3
COMM 120 Film Analysis 3
COMM 221 History of the Motion Picture:
Fiction Films
3
COMM 222 History of the Motion Picture:
Documentary Films
3
COMM 460 Senior Project 3
COMM 452 Internship in Communications 3
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Required Concentration Courses
Item # Title Credits
COMM 250 Data and Society 3
COMM 125 Digital Skills 3
COMM 115 Introduction to Digital Media
Studies
3
COMM 205 Sounding Off: Culture and
Production
3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
Related Course Work Required of
All Majors (Choose 3 courses-9
credits)
Item # Title Credits
ART 151 or ART 152 3
ENG 372 Cinema and Literature 3
PHIL 260 Philosophy of Art 3
HIST 203 From the Jazz Age to the
Computer Age
3
SOC 220 Social Stratification and
Inequality in the United States
3
ART 153 Art History III: Modernism to
Contemporary
3
Free Electives – Approximately
27-29 credits
Total Credits 54
Communications Major with
Journalism/Media Concentration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
A Journalism/Media concentration explores the
historical and societal roles the media have played
and continue to play in the world. Emphasis is placed
on the development, production, and distribution of
media in its various forms, especially print,
broadcast, and internet journalism.
Required Communication Major
Courses
Item # Title Credits
COMM 106 Mass Media 3
COMM 120 Film Analysis 3
COMM 221 History of the Motion Picture:
Fiction Films
3
COMM 222 History of the Motion Picture:
Documentary Films
3
COMM 460 Senior Project 3
Journalism/Media Concentration
Required Courses
* Complete at least 18 credits from the following
course offerings:
Item # Title Credits
COMM 110 Writing for Print and
Broadcast Media
3
COMM 210 Journalism 3
COMM 215 Broadcast Journalism 3
COMM 226 History of Broadcasting 3
COMM 240 Videomaking I 3
COMM 241 Videomaking II 3
COMM 301 Standards and Practices in
Journalism and the Media
3
COMM 310 Investigative Journalism 3
COMM 452 Internship in Communications 3
Related Requirements
Item # Title Credits
ART 151 or ART 152 3
PHIL 260 Philosophy of Art 3
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 106 Mass Media 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Math)
3 - 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
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First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 120 Film Analysis 3
ART 151 or ART 152 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 221 History of the Motion Picture:
Fiction Films
3
COMM Major Elective 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 222 History of the Motion Picture:
Documentary Films
3
COMM Major Elective 3
PHIL 260 Philosophy of Art 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM Major Elective 3
COMM Major Elective 3
COMM Major Elective 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM Major Elective 3
COMM Major Elective 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 452 Internship in Communications 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 460 Senior Project 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Communications Major with
Videomaking Concentration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Students in the Videomaking concentration explore
the history, aesthetics, and technology of visual
storytelling while mastering the skills needed to
write, produce, tape, and edit their own videos
whether fiction or non-fiction.
Required Communication Major
Courses
Item # Title Credits
COMM 106 Mass Media 3
COMM 120 Film Analysis 3
COMM 221 History of the Motion Picture:
Fiction Films
3
COMM 222 History of the Motion Picture:
Documentary Films
3
COMM 460 Senior Project 3
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Videomaking Concentration
Required Courses
* Complete at least 18 credits from the following
course offerings:
Item # Title Credits
COMM 230 Screenwriting I 3
COMM 231 Screenwriting II 3
COMM 240 Videomaking I 3
COMM 241 Videomaking II 3
COMM 316 Seminar in Broadcasting 3
COMM 341 Videomaking III 3
COMM 452 Internship in Communications 3
Related Requirements
Item # Title Credits
ART 151 or ART 152 3
PHIL 260 Philosophy of Art 3
ENG 372 Cinema and Literature 3
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 106 Mass Media 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Math)
3 - 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 120 Film Analysis 3
ART 151 or ART 152 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 221 History of the Motion Picture:
Fiction Films
3
COMM 230 Screenwriting I 3
COMM 240 Videomaking I 3
COMM 103 Public Speaking 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 222 History of the Motion Picture:
Documentary Films
3
COMM 231 Screenwriting II 3
COMM 241 Videomaking II 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 341 Videomaking III 3
PHIL 260 Philosophy of Art 3
ENG 372 Cinema and Literature 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
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Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 452 Internship in Communications 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
COMM 452 Internship in Communications 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
COMM 460 Senior Project 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Communications Minor
Degree Type
Minor
A minor in Communications enables a student to
gain knowledge about the media, videomaking, film
industry, and theater. The exposure provided in
these areas can bond with and enhance the subject
matter studied in art, design, English, history,
philosophy, and psychology.
A student pursuing a minor in Communications must
take eighteen credits.
Communications Requirements
* Students must complete the following:
Item # Title Credits
COMM 106 Mass Media 3
COMM 120 Film Analysis 3
COMM 221 or COMM 222 3
Concentration Requirements
The remaining nine credits will come from among
courses in one of the department’s concentrations:
• Journalism and The Media
• Digital Videomaking
A student wishing to complete the Communications
Minor with courses relating to Theater Arts
must consult with one of the department’s advisors
to determine appropriate course options.
These credits should be 300 or 400 level courses.
Total Credits 18
Minor in Theater Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Joint minor in Theater Studies is offered by the
Department of Communications and the
Department of English and Foreign Languages
In this minor the student explores theater as a
practical craft and an intellectual discipline
combining the hands-on courses of the Department
of Communication's Theater Concentration with the
in-depth studies of specific playwrights and of
periods in dramatic styles of specific periods of
theater history in courses offered by the Department
of English and Foreign Languages.
Department of Communications
Requirements
Item # Title Credits
COMM 140 Introduction to Theatre 3
COMM 247 Acting I 3
COMM 248 Acting II 3
Department of English and Foreign
Languages Requirements
* Complete nine credits from the following courses:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 215 The Drama 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 395 Modern Drama 3
ENG 396 Contemporary Drama 3
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Total Credits 18
Theater Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Joint minor in Theater Studies is offered by the
Department of Communications and the
Department of English and Foreign Languages.
In this minor the student explores theater as a
practical craft and an intellectual discipline
combining the hands-on courses of the Department
of Communication's Theater Concentration with the
in-depth studies of specific playwrights and of
periods in dramatic styles of specific periods of
theater history in courses offered by the Department
of English and Foreign Languages.
The minor requires the completion of eighteen (18)
credits, 9 from the Department of Communications
and 9 from the Department of English and Foreign
Languages:
Communication Requirements
Item # Title Credits
COMM 140 Introduction to Theatre 3
COMM 247 Acting I 3
COMM 248 Acting II 3
English Requirements
* Complete 9 credits from the following course
offerings:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 215 The Drama 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 395 Modern Drama 3
ENG 396 Contemporary Drama 3
Total Credits 18
Communications Course
Descriptions
COMM 103 : Public Speaking
Extensive training is offered in voice projection,
enunciation, articulation, and oral communication
skills. Students will study the structure of successful
speeches; they will research content for and deliver
speeches in dramatic, historical, biographical,
narrative, explanatory, persuasive, and
extemporaneous formats.
Credits 3
COMM 106 : Mass Media
A critical study of the mass media: newspapers,
magazines, advertising, radio, television and film.
Students are also introduced to the theories and
techniques of effective communication.
Credits 3
COMM 110 : Writing for Print and Broadcast
Media
A thinking and exercise-intensive review of the
basics of grammar, diction, syntax and writing style,
with an emphasis on communicating through the
print, broadcast and online media. The mechanics of
news, features, editorial writing and interviewing as
well as the ethics behind word choice will be
presented. Adherence to the Associated Press
Stylebook will be stressed.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ENG 101
COMM 115 : Introduction to Digital Media
Studies
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to
digital media studies, exploring the relationships
between old and new media forms, and the ways
that emerging technologies are reshaping industries,
interpersonal relations, culture, and who we are as
humans. Students will examine central debates in
digital media studies related to issues of social
justice, and experiment first-hand with dominant
platforms and practices to better understand the
shifting digital mediascape.
Credits 3
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COMM 120 : Film Analysis
This course studies the cinematic-narrative structure
of motion pictures by providing shot-by-shot analysis
of several films. The discussion focuses on the
filmmaker’s creation of a motion picture’s rhythmic,
as well as dramatic, structure through the
composition of the shot, the role of movement both
within the individual shot and from shot to shot, as
well as the effect of sound on the visual images.
Credits 3
COMM 125 : Digital Skills
This hands-on course introduces practical skills
students need to be professional and successful
digital content producers and storytellers. Students
will gain experience with cutting-edge multimedia
tools and techniques in producing words and
images, audio and video, and interactivity. Students
will produce high-quality professional content and
narratives suitable for publication in online contexts
and reputable media sites.
Credits 3
COMM 140 : Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to the basic principles of theatre.
The theatre utilizes varied methods of discourse in
order to explore all aspects of theatrical production.
The course will explore the work of the people who
make theatre, from actors and playwrights to
designers, critics, and audience members. The
course will explore theatre terminology and basic
theatre history. As theatre is a collaborative art,
students will participate in the numerous tasks in
putting on a production, including working
collaboratively with other members of the class.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ENG 101
COMM 205 : Sounding Off: Culture and
Production
Sound is fundamental to communication and, more
broadly, to our perceptions of the world around us.
This class introduces students to sound studies
through an interdisciplinary approach to issues of
culture, power, and the practice of digital audio
production. Blending theory with hands-on practice,
students will learn digital audio recording,
composing, and editing software and how to present
and distribute audio content via the Internet.
Students will apply their knowledge of sound
production and technology through assignments
that engage with Felician University’s Radio Station
as well as the I-lab.
Credits 3
COMM 210 : Journalism
A thinking and writing-intensive introduction to
journalism, considering the mechanics of news
writing, news features, editorial writing, interviewing,
and deadlines, as well as the ethics of reporting and
the philosophy behind how stories are presented.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ENG 101
COMM 215 : Broadcast Journalism
An introduction to the various forms of broadcast
journalism, including radio and television. Special
attention will be given to the specific requirements in
research and presentation that each medium
requires.
Credits 3
COMM 221 : History of the Motion Picture:
Fiction Films
A comprehensive overview of the international
narrative cinema from the 1890s to the present.
Each week there will be a screening and in-class
analysis of one or more essential films from the
country, movement, or period under discussion. The
course examines film not only as an industrial,
technological, political and social phenomenon, but
especially as an art form. The course emphasizes
cinema’s artistic genealogy and relationship to other
art forms, including painting, literature, theater, and
video.
Credits 3
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COMM 222 : History of the Motion Picture:
Documentary Films
The course traces the evolution of the documentary
from its early fascination with daily life and the lyrical
documentaries of the 1930s through WWII
propaganda films and the socially conscious films of
the mid-century to the investigative reporting and
personal essay forms of recent decades. The course
examines the documentary not only as a
technological, political and social phenomenon, but
also as a form of artistic, personal expression. The
course emphasizes documentary’s relationship to
other non-fiction media such as journalism.
Credits 3
COMM 226 : History of Broadcasting
A critical study of broadcasting, its historical
development, and its impact on American culture.
The eras of radio, television, and the Internet will be
the principal areas of study. Through readings
combined with historical audio and video, students
will understand the roots of contemporary
broadcast entertainment and information templates
and strategies as developed in the media of the 20th
century and as enhanced by contemporary digital
technology. The course will also explore
broadcasting as a profit center or conglomerate
corporations and will critique broadcasting’s civic
responsibilities during war and peace to bring the
nation together and to give the people a voice.
Credits 3
COMM 230 : Screenwriting I
An introduction to the craft of screenwriting through
an examination of the principles, structure, and
practice of writing for film, with special attention to
the structure of individual scenes, the creations of
characters, and the writing of dialogue. The student
studies scenes from completed films to analyze the
interaction of dialogue, action, and cinematic
technique.
Credits 3
COMM 231 : Screenwriting II
The course continues the study of the craft of
screenwriting through an examination of plot and
character in a screenplay for a short film. The
student studies scenes from completed films to
analyze the interaction of dialogue, action, and
cinematic technique.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
COMM 230
COMM 240 : Videomaking I
This course acquaints the student with film/video
language. The student reads basic texts of film/video
theory and begins applying the ideas contained
therein to an understanding of film and
videomaking. This course also instructs the student
in basic motion picture narrative techniques through
the production and editing of three two-minute
videos and one five-minute video, either fictional or
documentary, as the student chooses. In producing
these videos, the student learns and follows the
standard pre-production, production, and post-
production practices.
Credits 3
COMM 241 : Videomaking II
This course continues the student’s study of film
language by integrating the techniques and
technology learned in COMM 218. The student is
also introduced to various advanced techniques of
sound and image editing. The work centers on three
short exercises and the planning, shooting, and
completion of a fifteen minute film, either
documentary or fiction.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
COMM 240
COMM 247 : Acting I
The course introduces the student to the basic acting
techniques. Students will learn techniques for
improvisation, monologue, and multi-character
scenes. Exercises to utilize the voice and body will be
explored to help create a character.
Credits 3
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COMM 248 : Acting II
Students will work on taking the character from the
page to the stage. Extensive monologue,
improvisation, theatre games, and scene study work
will facilitate the use of the body and voice to
formulate characters and create truthful moments
on stage. Comparison of the various major acting
techniques will be presented.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
COMM 247 or permission of the instructor.
COMM 250 : Data and Society
Data practices infuse every aspect of contemporary
life, from commerce and communication, to what it
means to be a person in the digital age. This course
will introduce students to the social and cultural
forces shaping the construction and uses of data
and algorithms. We will question how the
datafication of society relates to broader issues of
power, social justice, and inequality, and analyze
ethical, emancipatory, and empowering uses of the
technology. Students will leave the course with a
better appreciation of the social implications
associated with the use of data and algorithms.
The course welcomes students with a variety of
backgrounds including information science and
business students, interested in learning about
social, political, and ethical implications of their field,
as well as students with humanistic, and
communications backgrounds interested in learning
about the technology behind digitally mediated
experience.
Credits 3
COMM 301 : Standards and Practices in
Journalism and the Media
The course will study the development of standards
of appropriate behavior for those involved in
journalism and other media. Special attention will be
given to historical issues and legal cases involving
the behavior of the media.
Credits 3
COMM 310 : Investigative Journalism
The course will study the process of researching and
writing a news story. Examples of historically
significant news stories will be studied while
students research stories of their own. Special
attention will be given to research and interview
techniques.
Credits 3
COMM 316 : Seminar in Broadcasting
The course will study the history and evolution of the
modern broadcast newsroom. It will also provide:
work as editor, producer, writer, reporter and
anchor in a simulated newsroom setting; manage
staff and editorial meetings which will determine
story selection and assignments; write “teasers,”
headlines and stories; report from the “field” and the
anchor desk.
Credits 3
COMM 341 : Videomaking III
The course is designed to advance the student’s
knowledge of and experience with lighting and
sound recording for digital video production begun
in ENG 218 and ENG 219 by focusing on the physical
properties of light waves and sound waves and the
technology used to capture both on videotape and
manipulate them in postproduction.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
COMM 241
COMM 347 : Practicum: Performance
This course is an advanced study of the craft of
acting. It is a continuation of the work done in Acting
1 and 2. Students will have the opportunity to apply
the skills they learned in their previous acting classes
to a practical performance situation. They will spend
a semester rehearsing a play and those rehearsals
will culminate in a public performance. This course
will give them the time to explore the process of
creating a theatrical piece, and will ask them to
create fully realized characters that go beyond the
scope of one or two scenes.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
COMM 247, 248 and an interview or audition with
the instructor.
COMM 401 : Propaganda in Mass Media
The course examines the nature, history, techniques,
and cultural impact of propaganda via original films
and audio tapes from the Soviet Union, Nazi
Germany, Hollywood, the US government in World
War I and World War II, and Madison Avenue in
concert with analytical readings from assigned texts.
Special attention is given to the role of media, and
the possible presence of propaganda, in American
politics.
Credits 3
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COMM 420 : Independent Study
With instructor’s approval, a student may pursue a
course of independent study in a specific area of
communications. The course will involve tutorial
meetings with the instructor, independent readings,
and an in-depth research project. Restricted to
juniors or seniors and may be taken in situations
when a schedule conflict prevents a student from
taking a regularly scheduled elective.
Credits 3
COMM 425 : The Films of Alfred Hitchcock
This course will introduce the student to the study of
a single filmmaker over the span of his career. Alfred
Hitchcock will be studied because of his unparalleled
mastery of the medium for telling a story both
through conventional narrative techniques and
increasingly subtle and complex cinematic
structures. The films will range from his earliest
extant silent films through his final films, nearly fifty
years later.
Credits 3
COMM 452 : Internship in Communications
This course offers Communications majors the
opportunity to work in the field of communications
for a minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the Communications major
COMM 460 : Senior Project
This project represents the culmination of the
student’s work in Communications at Felician
University. As such, this requires the student to
demonstrate full mastery of the various theories and
technological skills on which the program focuses.
The project reflects the student’s area of
concentration within the major and involves the
creation of a fictional or journalistic video, a work of
investigative journalism, an original screenplay, or a
work of scholarly research.
Credits 3
Computer Science
Mission Statement of the
Computer Science Department
In accordance with the University’s mission, the
mission of the Computer Science Department is to
equip our students with technology competence,
literacy, knowledge and skills that will bring them to
“their highest potential and prepare them to meet
the challenges of the new century with informed
minds and understanding hearts.” As part of a liberal
arts University, the CS curricula contribute in
providing our graduates with the necessary critical
thinking and problem-solving skills needed by
today’s workplace and society at large.
The purpose of the Computer Science major is to
prepare students to work for government agencies,
healthcare institutions, private companies, and to
pursue graduate degrees. The field of Computer
Science is one of the professions predicted by the
U.S. Department of Labor to have very high growth
through the year 2020. This program emphasizes an
understanding of the field of Computer Science both
as an academic discipline as well as a profession.
Graduates of this program will be well-versed with
various areas of Computer Science that have shaped
the discipline during its explosive existence. In
addition, this program will provide a firm grounding
in the liberal arts, while assuring in-depth study of
the discipline of computer science. Topics include
software engineering, computer hardware and
systems software, network and data
communications, computer systems analysis and
design, and database management systems.
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Computer Science Learning
Outcomes
At the end of their program in Computer Science/
Cybersecurity Students will:
1. Apply their ability to make connections between
using computer technologies in their lives and
in societal values.
2. Understand how to act as a team worker to
fulfill complex projects and tasks.
3. Create a computer science related project
showing their knowledge of the latest
developments in computer science and
cybersecurity.
4. Understand the scientific basis of their
discipline.
5. Apply quantitative and scientific reasoning in
their discipline.
See the program for School of Business for more
degree information.
B.S. in Business Analytics
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance. marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Demonstrate proficiency in data analytics by
applying data mining tools and methods to
manipulate and analyze big data sets
• Demonstrate proficiency in predictive modeling
by developing and applying Statistical and
forecasting techniques to make business
decisions
• Demonstrate proficiency in business decision
making by utilizing business, computer science,
and mathematical techniques to support
business decisions
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
MATH 263 Calculus II 4
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
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Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MATH 323 Statistics II 3
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 340 or 440 3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
MGT 499 Selected Topics in Business
Analytics
3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 420 Product Management 3
CS 360 Database Management
Systems (DBMS)
3
CS 380 Data Structures and
Algorithms
3
CS 400 Computer Systems Analysis
and Logical Design
3
CS 430 Introduction to Big Data and
Data Mining
3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship is highly recommended.
Item # Title Credits
Business 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Total Credits 120
Bachelor + Master Degrees in CS
(4+1) Format
For students pursuing a Master of Science in CS: The
4+1 format allows a student to complete an
undergraduate degree in Computer Science, as well
as the master’s degree in Computer Science in five
years (4 years for the BS degree, 1 year for the MS
degree). This will be accomplished by allowing
qualified candidates to take two master’s-level
courses in their junior or senior year of
undergraduate studies and have those courses
count toward the student’s bachelor’s degree, thus
allowing the student to complete the remainder of
the master’s degree in one additional year.
Note: the selection of graduate courses should be
approved by a student’s academic advisor before
registration.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the 4+1 option of the Master of Science
degree in Computer Science will require a student’s
transcript to be evaluated when first he or she
applies to the program. If the student is a Computer
Science and/or Cybersecurity major at Felician
University, he or she would need to maintain a 3.0
average in the major(s) and at least a 2.75 GPA
overall through the senior year (the year in which
master’s degree work would begin).
The Master of Science in Computer Science requires
completion of at least 30 credit-hours of study at the
graduate level (CS 600 and CS 700 level courses) with
a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of C in
any course.
All 30 credits must be taken from Computer Science
six hundred and seven hundred level courses. Three
core courses (total 9 credits) are required and 21
credits are electives. If a course that can be
considered a required course is not selected as such
(selected among the 9 credits), it can be selected as
an elective, if desired. Students have a wide variety
of electives to choose from (not all of which will be
offered each year) because of the wide variety of
specializations available in the Computer Science
field today.
CS/CSEC Electives from the Bachelor's Degree must
be completed at the 300/400 level.
30 graduate level credits are required for completion
of the MS in Computer Science: for more
information refer to the Graduate Catalog for course
offerings in the MSCS program.
Bachelors in Computer Science
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Regular Format
For students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in CS:
120 minimum credits are required, where General
Education requires 52 credits, Computer Science
Core requires 36 credits, Computer Science Track
requires 15 credits and free elective requires
17 credits. Students need to take Computer Science
courses in an order to meet pre-requisite
requirements.
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Development Courses (In House
Credits)
Item # Title Credits
ENG 001 Developmental Writing I 5
ENG 002/101 Reading and Writing
Workshop
3
ENG 005 Reading Comprehension 3
MATH 002 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Algebra)
3
General Education Commons
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
CS 120 Introduction to Computer
Science
3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
UNIV 101 Dream 1
UNIV 201 Dare 1
UNIV 301 Do 1
Computer Science Core Courses
Item # Title Credits
CS 104 Python I 3
CS 110 Introduction to Programming I 4
CS 270 Introductions to Programming
II
4
CS 280 Computer Architecture and
Organization
3
CS 290 Theoretical Foundations and
Principles of Computer Science
3
CS 320 Networks and
Telecommunications
4
CS 350 Introduction to Operating
Systems
3
CS 380 Data Structures and
Algorithms
3
CS 360 Database Management
Systems (DBMS)
3
CS 420 Software Engineering 3
CS/CSEC 460 Senior Project Development
Practicum/Cybersecurity
3
Computer Science Electives
Courses
Note: students have an option to choose one of the
followings. In order to get a certificate, students
need to take all five courses required for that
certificate.
Required Courses for Software
Developer Certificate
Item # Title Credits
CS 201 Programming Logic and
Design
3
CS 204 Python II 3
CS 205 Web Development and
Scripting Languages
3
CS 391 Game Development 3
CS 395 Design Principles of
Programming Languages
3
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Required Courses for Data Analyst
Certificate
Item # Title Credits
CS 398 R and Advanced Statistics 3
MATH 122 Statistics 1 3
CS 430 Introduction to Big Data and
Data Mining
3
CS 470 Artificial Intelligence 3
CS 499 HC Advanced Database and
Knowledge Discovery
3
Required Courses for Generalist
Electives
Any 15 Credits from Computer Science: Software
Developer Track and Data Analyst Track.
Free Electives
17 credits to meet minimum 120 total credits.
Total Credits 117
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
UNIV 101 Dream 1
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
CS 110 Introduction to Programming I 4
CS 120 Introduction to Computer
Science
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
CS 104 Python I 3
CS 270 Introductions to Programming
II
4
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
UNIV 201 Dare 1
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
CS Elective 3
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Free Elective 3
CS Elective 3
CS 280 Computer Architecture and
Organization
3
CS 290 Theoretical Foundations and
Principles of Computer Science
3
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
UNIV 301 Do 1
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Free Elective 3
CS Elective 3
CS 380 Data Structures and
Algorithms
3
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Free Elective 3
CS 320 Networks and
Telecommunications
4
CS 350 Introduction to Operating
Systems
3
CS 360 Database Management
Systems (DBMS)
3
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Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CS Elective 3
CS 420 Software Engineering 3
Fourth Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CS Elective 3
CS/CSEC 460 Senior Project Development
Practicum/Cybersecurity
3
Health Information Management
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
The School of Business and Information Sciences
administers a Joint Degree program in Health
Information Management. The program involves
General Education, Core Curriculum and pre-
professional coursework during two years at Felician
University, and completing the program at the
RutgersSHP, culminating in a jointly awarded
Bachelor of Science degree. This program is
accredited by CAHIIM; for more information, please
contact [email protected].
Health Information Managers are responsible for
managing patient health information and medical
records, administrating computer information
systems, and coding the diagnosis and procedures
for healthcare services provided to patients.
The HIM Program involves four semesters and two
summer sessions at Felician University, during which
all general education and pre-professional courses
are completed, amounting to 63 credits, followed by
two years (61 credits) of coursework at the Rutgers-
SHP.
Degree Requirements
1. Students file an application to the Rutgers-SHP by
May 1st of the year prior to their anticipated fall
enrollment.
2. Students must secure a GPA of 2.75 or above for
coursework completed before the professional
phase of the program and complete all courses with
a grade of "C" or better. The Rutgers-SHP may
require changes to the pre-professional course
requirements due to changes in accreditation
requirements.
3. Students admitted to the professional phase of
the program are required to submit forms relating to
health and immunization, technical standards-
essential functions and criminal background check,
and are required to attend the Rutgers-SHP
orientations.
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT JOINT DEGREE
WITH THE RUTGERS-SHP
124 credits (63 credits at Felician University)
Suggested Course Sequence for HIM Majors
FIRST YEAR- FALL
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
BIO 102 Human Biology 4
UNIV 101 Dream 1
FIRST YEAR- SPRING
Item # Title Credits
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
RELS 100/200 Level 3
CS 110 Introduction to Programming I 4
COMM 103 Public Speaking 3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
SECOND YEAR- FALL
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
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SECOND YEAR- SPRING
Item # Title Credits
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Co-Requisites (6 credits)
Item # Title Credits
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
TWO YEARS (61 CREDITS) AT THE
RUTGERS-SHP
Total Credits 57
Minor in Computer Science
Degree Type
Minor
Students who would like to have a minor in CS have
to complete 18-20 credits of coursework, which
constitute 6 courses. The students have to take at
least 3 courses from CS core area and 3 courses of
their choice from core and tracks.
One course from core area must be selected from
CS 104 or CS 110 unless the above courses can be
waived by a CS advisor and replaced with another
course from the CS core courses. Students who do
not previously have any CS courses, except CS 103,
also have to take CS 120 Introduction to CS.
Total Credits 18-20
Computer Science
Course Descriptions
CS/CSEC 452 : Internship in Computer Science
This course offers computer science majors the
opportunity to work in the field of computer science
for a minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the computer science
major
CS/CSEC 460 : Senior Project Development
Practicum/Cybersecurity
Advanced CS majors will engage in and complete the
design and implementation of one of the following
types of systems: Information Systems, Real-Time
Systems, Distribution Systems, etc. Students in the
Cybersecurity program will develop projects related
to the management of information security in
information systems. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 420 (CS Major) or CSEC 315 or 325 (Cybersecurity
Major)
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CS/CSEC 490 : Independent Study
With the approval of the instructor, a student may
arrange to pursue a course of independent study in
a specific area of Computer Science, Information
Assurance, Information Security, Cryptography,
programming, adVanced graphics, database data
mining or business intelligence or modeling and
simulation. The course will involve tutorial meetings
with the instructor, independent reading and work,
and an in-depth research project. The course is
normally taken by seniors, juniors or transfer
students and may be taken in situations when a
schedule conflict prevents a student from taking a
regularly-scheduled Computer Science elective. (as
needed)
Credits 1 -4
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor and the CS department
CS/HCA 427 : Healthcare Information Systems,
Management of Data Protection and Regulatory
Compliance
This course is an introduction to the various
Information Technology, Regulatory and
Administrative aspects of Informatics, Information
Privacy and Security as it pertains to a modern
health care electronic environment. An important
area of this course covers HIPAA, the Healthcare
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and
subsequent modifications introduced by the more
recent ARRA-HITEC laws. This very important
regulatory component of the healthcare industry is
composed of the Transactions, Privacy and Security
Rules, which are studied in depth in this course,
including the key issues associated with protecting
information privacy, deter mining the levels of
protection and response to privacy and security
incidents, and the different forms, policies and
procedures to be used in a health care environment.
The study and practice of Electronic Health Records,
important Information Systems used in the
healthcare industry, as taught as part of this course,
is a timely subject, since the U.S. Government is
motivating the use of such enterprise systems in all
level of the healthcare provider system and there is
a national expansion in the use of such electronic
systems, from large hospitals to small clinics. (fall)
Credits 3
CS 102 : Digital Technology for Educators
Computer Applications for Educators is designed to
provide an introduction to the integration and use of
digital technology in educational settings. The
purpose of this course is to guide pre-service
teachers in understanding the issues surrounding
technology integration in schools, and how digital
technologies impact teaching and learning in the
21st century. The course addresses specific topics
concerning various dimensions of technology
integration and use in education, including historical,
theoretical, ethical, equitable, practical, and
pedagogical. Students develop technology-infused
instructional environments that are student-
centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based; that
emphasize critical thinking; and that support specific
curricular goals - as stated in the New Jersey Student
Learning Standards.
Credits 4
CS 102 : Computer Applications for Educators
Computer Applications for Educators is designed to
provide an introduction to the integration and use of
digital technology in educational settings. The
purpose of this course is to guide pre-service
teachers in understanding the issues surrounding
technology integration in schools, and how digital
technologies impact teaching and learning in the
21st century. The course addresses specific topics
concerning various dimensions of technology
integration and use in education, including historical,
theoretical, ethical, equitable, practical, and
pedagogical. Students develop technology-infused
instructional environments that are student-
centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based; that
emphasize critical thinking; and that support specific
curricular goals - as stated in the New Jersey Student
Learning Standards.
Credits 3
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CS 103 : Introduction to Advanced Computer
Applications
This course provides students with an over view of
computer technology and applications for all
disciplines. Topics include a brief introduction to the
history of computers, computer hardware and
software systems covering CPU, memory, storage,
input/output devices, operating systems,
networking, compiler concepts, programming basics
and algorithms, databases and data mining, the
Internet and WWW, information assurance and
security, as well as the social impact of computer
technologies in daily life and business. Students will
have in-depth study of certain advanced computer
applications (Excel, Access, and web page creation).
Credits 3
CS 104 : Python I
This is an introductory programming course in
Python. This course teaches students to use
knowledge and skills learned from Scripting
languages and build simple applications in system
administration, scientific programming, Web Servers,
and all sorts of business applications. Python is a
modern, elegant, and high-level Scripting language,
and is one of the most popular languages lately. By
finishing this course, students should be able to
design and implement applications by using Python
to solve a standard application problem. This is a
good course for students who have no programming
experience and satisfies the Technology Acumen
requirement for general education.
Credits 3
CS 110 : Introduction to Programming I
This is the first programming course for CS majors/
minors. It is designed for students with little or no
programming experience. It covers basic principles
and concepts of object-oriented programming
including objects, classes, variables, data types,
operators, pro gram control (conditional statements,
loop statements, etc.) arrays, testing, debugging, and
event handling. It also covers techniques for
simplifying the programming process and improving
code quality by solving problems. It is a
programming project-based learning course in a
computer lab. (fall)
Credits 4
CS 120 : Introduction to Computer Science
This course covers the basic introduction to
computer science, including binary numbers,
Boolean logics and gates, computer systems
organization, basic techniques for the analysis and
design of algorithms, pseudo-language, the software
world including introduction to high-level language
programming, compilers and language translation,
models of computation, as well as an introduction to
different applications including simulation and
modeling, electronic commerce and databases,
artificial intelligence, computer graphics and games.
(spring)
Credits 3
CS 140 : Management Information Systems
This course covers the basic functions of computing
systems at the management level of various types of
organizations. The course focuses on how to plan,
select, and implement a computerized system and
how information systems can assist management in
making decisions. Classroom discussions of case
studies lend practicality to theory. Familiarity with
accessing websites on the Internet is required.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
CS 150 : Fundamentals of Information Systems
tions, information systems growth, and pro cess
improvement are introduced. This course covers
Systems concepts; system components and
relationships; cost/value and quality of information;
competitive advantage of information; specification,
design, and reengineering of information systems;
application versus system software; package
software solutions; procedural versus non-
procedural programming languages; object oriented
de sign; database features, functions, and
architecture; networks and telecommunication
systems and applications; characteristics of IS
professionals and IS career paths; information
security, crime, and ethics. Practical exercises may
include developing macros, designing and
implementing user interfaces and reports;
developing a solution using database software.
(spring)
Credits 3
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CS 201 : Programming Logic and Design
This course provides a language independent
introduction to programming concepts and problem-
solving skills without any previous programming
experience. By using pseudocode, flowcharts, and
other tools the students will earn how to design the
logic of programs without the complication of
language syntax. Topics include: input, processing
and output, decision structures and Boolean logic,
repetition structures, modules, functions, input
validation, arrays, basic sorting and searching
algorithms, menu-driven programs, text processing,
object-oriented programming, GUI application and
event-driven programming
Credits 3
Prerequisites
none. No prior computer or programming
experience is necessary. (spring)
CS 204 : Python II
In this course, we will examine a range of advanced
techniques for improving the performance of Python
programs, including the use of parallel computation
and GPU acceleration. We will investigate how
Python can be used for big data analysis using
frameworks such as Apache Hadoop and Apache
Spark. Students will have the opportunity to employ
these techniques and gain hands-on experience
developing advanced Python applications. After
completing this course, students are able to write
advanced, well structured, computer programs in
Python, and apply principles and techniques for
optimizing the performance of Python numeric
applications.
Credits 3
CS 205 : Web Development and Scripting
Languages
This course first presents introductions to basic
concepts, issues and techniques related to
designing, developing and deploying web sites.
Students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML,
basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and XML. Students
will learn how to create sites both manually and
through the use of website development software.
This course also presents building web applications
by employing server-side scripts that query
relational databases. The student learns and reflects
on two and three-tier software architectures,
separation of responsibility, modelview-controller
pattern, basic security, and web frameworks.
Students will design, code, test, debut, and
document programs using a server-based scripting
language.
Credits 3
CS 270 : Introductions to Programming II
This is an advanced programming course for CS
students. It provides in-depth coverage of object-
oriented programming principles and techniques
using object-oriented languages (C++, Java, etc.).
Topics include classes, over loading, data
abstraction, information hiding, encapsulation,
inheritance, polymorphism, file processing,
templates, exceptions, container classes, and low-
level language features. The course briefly covers the
mapping of UML design to implementation, using
objectoriented language (C++, Java, etc.) and object-
oriented considerations for software de sign and
reuse. The course also relates objectoriented
language to GUI, databases, and realtime
programming. It is a programming project-based
learning course in a computer lab. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
CS 110
Co-Requisite Courses
CS 120
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CS 280 : Computer Architecture and
Organization
This course is an overview of digital electron ics and
how circuits realize logic. Hardware components, i.e.,
gates, buses, and memory, and their use in
constructing adders, comparators and addressing
schemes are studied. This course also covers
machine-level representation of data, computer
architecture and organization at the machine level,
assembly-level machine organization, interfacing
and communication, memory systems organization
and architecture, functional organization,
multiprocessing and alternative architectures,
performance enhancements, distributed
architecttures, and future directions in computer
science. (fall)
Credits 3
CS 290 : Theoretical Foundations and Principles
of Computer Science
This course introduces students to theoretical
foundations and principles of computer science,
including an overview of computational complexity.
This course covers definitions of sets, operations on
sets, formal logic, functions and relations, graphs
and trees, graph algorithms, analysis of algorithms,
finite automata, regular languages and regular gram
mars, property of regular language, context-free
languages, and Turing machines. The students will
complete programming assignments connected with
theory.
Credits 3
CS 318 : Computer Informatics, Privacy and
Security for Health Care Professionals
This course is a hands-on introduction to the various
Information Technology, Regulatory and
Administrative aspects of Informatics, Information
Privacy and Security as it pertains to a Health Care
modern electronic Environment. This course
provides the foundation for understanding the
Transaction Standards, Code Set, Identifiers, Privacy
and Security that are part of HIPAA, the Healthcare
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This
very important regulatory component of the
healthcare industry is composed of the Trans
actions, Privacy and Security Rules, which are
studied in depth in this course, including the key
issues associated with protecting information
privacy, determining the levels of protection and
response to privacy and security incidents, and the
different forms, policies and procedures to be used
in a Health Care environment. This course leads to a
Certificate in HIPAA Administration for students that
pass the required exams with 80% of the total points
or higher.
Credits 3
CS 320 : Networks and Telecommunications
Students will gain in-depth experience of net
working and telecommunications fundamentals
including LANs, MANs, WANs, intra nets, the Internet,
and the WWW. Data communication and
telecommunication concepts, models, standards,
and protocols will be studied. Installation,
configuration, systems integration and management
of infrastructure technologies will be practiced in the
laboratory. This course covers telecommunication
configurations; network and Web applications;
distributed systems; wired and wireless
architectures, topologies, and protocols; installation,
configuration, and operation of bridges, routers,
switches, and gateways; net work performance
tuning; privacy, security, firewalls, reliability;
installation and configuretion of networks;
monitoring and management of networks; and
communications standards (fall)
Credits 4
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CS 350 : Introduction to Operating Systems
This course provides explanation of operating
systems theory and practice. This course covers:
principles of operating systems, memory
management, resource allocation, single task and
multitasking operating systems, process
management, threads, interrupt processing, process
scheduling algorithms, concurrent processes, typical
multiprocessing configure tions, process
synchronization software, device management, file
management, management of network functions,
system management, common operating systems
and their characteristics, Unix, Linus, Windows 7. The
students will complete programming assignments.
(spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 110 and CS 120 or their equivalents
CS 360 : Database Management Systems
(DBMS)
This course covers conceptual, logical, and physical
data models, and modeling tools; structured and
object design approaches; relational and object-
oriented models for data bases; design tools, data
dictionaries, repositories, warehousing, and data
mining; database implementation including user
interface and reports; multi-tier planning and
implementation; data conversion and post
implementation review. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 110 and CS 120
CS 380 : Data Structures and Algorithms
This course provides students with important
aspects of data structures, including introduce tory
data structures as well as advanced data structures
and algorithms, the connection be tween data
structures and their algorithms, analysis algorithms
complexity, and presentation of data structures
using object-oriented language. Topics includes
complexity analysis, linked lists, stacks and queues,
recursion, binary trees, graphs, sorting, and hashing.
(fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 270 or its equivalent
CS 391 : Game Development
This is a project-oriented course on Game
Development, including design and programming.
Students will work individually or in teams to design,
implement and test a three-dimensional game with
interactivity, animation, sound, constraints, and
networking capabilities. We start with Python
programming language, and will cover the design
principles, software engineering and control/state
aspects of developing a high-end video game by
using Pygame and Unity.
Credits 3
CS 395 : Design Principles of Programming
Languages
This course introduces students to fundamental
principles and techniques in the design and
implementation of modern programming languages.
The course covers these issues mainly as they relate
to functional programming and object-oriented
programming. The emphasis is on rigorous
mathematical formalism and reasoning, both in
describing programming languages (their syntax)
and in analyzing their behavior (their semantics).
(spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CS 110
CS 120
CS 398 : R and Advanced Statistics
In this course, students will learn both theoretical
and practical techniques for applying statistical
models to data. This course teaches how to analyze,
visualize data in R and create reproducible data
analysis reports. The course contents include
understanding the unified nature of statistical
inference, conducting frequentist and Bayesian
statistical inference and modeling to understand
natural phenomena and make data-based decisions,
and communicating statistical results correctly,
effectively, and in context without relying on
statistical jargon, critique data-based claims and
evaluated data-based decisions, as well as visualizing
data with R packages for data analysis. Students will
produce a portfolio of data analysis projects using R
that demonstrates mastery of statistical data
analysis from exploratory analysis to inference to
modeling. This course is designed for students to
apply for statistical analysis or data analyst
positions.
Credits 3
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CS 398 : R and Advanced Statistics
Credits 3
CS 400 : Computer Systems Analysis and
Logical Design
This course investigates the total information
processing environment, focusing on system design
and implementation. It involves the examination of
such wide-ranging considerations as the following:
project management; feasibility analysis; hardware
and network con figuration planning; consideration
of operating systems; platform options and data
communication concerns; forms of design and
control; procedures and manuals; and multilevel
management reports: showing the role of these
topics in the design of a complete information
system. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 320 and CS 360
CS 420 : Software Engineering
This course provides students with important
aspects of classical and object-oriented soft ware
development. This course covers soft ware life-cycle
models, the united process and phases of united
process, United Modeling Language, the differences
between classical approach and object-oriented
approach, object-oriented analysis and design,
architectural design, distributed systems
architecture, application architectures, real-time
software design, user-interface design, verification
and validation, software testing techniques including
system testing, component testing, test case design,
critical systems validation, system maintenance,
introduction to emerging technologies such as
security engineering, serviceoriented, software
development with services. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 120 or equivalent
CS 430 : Introduction to Big Data and Data
Mining
This course provides an introduction of concepts,
techniques and applications behind data mining, text
mining, and web mining on big data sets. It presents
techniques for the discovery of patterns hidden in
large data sets, focusing on issues relating to their
feasibility, usefulness, effectiveness and scalability.
This course is designed for computer science
students, business students and other professions
which request large data analysis skills, including
stream data, sequence data, graph structured data,
social network data, and multirelational data. Topics
include data preprocessing, data warehousing, OLAP
and data cube, association and correlation rules,
classification, decision trees, clustering, prediction
and anomaly detection. This course will also
introduce the state of art software in Big Data such
as Apache Hadoop. (Spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CS 360
CS 470 : Artificial Intelligence
This course introduces students to the fundamental
concepts and techniques of intelligent systems, the
basic knowledge representation, problem solving,
and learning methods of artificial intelligence. Upon
completion of this course, students should be able
to understand the role of knowledge representation,
problem solving, and learning in intelligentsystem
engineering; and appreciate the role of problem
solving, vision, and language in understanding
human intelligence from a computational
perspective. Topics include intelligent agents,
reactive agents, problem solving, state space and
problem reduction, search methods, theorem
proving, natural language processing and pattern
recognition techniques, robotics.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 110 or its equivalent or CS 120 or its equivalent or
CS 290 or its equivalent
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CS 498 : HC Advanced Programming with Java
This course covers the object-oriented programming
paradigm, writing classes and creating objects with
Java, creating GUI Applications and Applets,
fundamental concepts of 2D and 3D computer
graphics with Java. The students will be exposed to
the techniques of developing practical applications
using powerful Java packages including graphics.
Topics include: writing classes and creating objects,
decision structures, loops and files, GUI Applications,
creating GUI Applications with JavaFX, creating
Applets, 2-D and 3-D Graphics rendering.
Credits 3
CS 499 : HC Advanced Database and Knowledge
Discovery
This course provides students with the opportunity
to reach a demonstrated level of competence in the
areas of databases and knowledge discovery, with
the primary objective to provide a well-defined
target for students who want to advance their
knowledge of modern databases and knowledge
discovery techniques. Topics include modern
database review such as object-oriented database,
deductive databases, semantic query processing,
intelligent and cooperative query languages, active
databases, heterogeneous databases, multimedia
databases, parallel and distributed database
systems, and extensible database systems. It also
covers a number of advanced topics in development
of database management systems (DBMSs) and the
application of DBMSs in modern applications,
including advanced concurrency control and
recovery techniques, query processing and
optimization strategies for relational database
systems, advanced access methods, as well as data
analysis on large databases. A final project is
required to design and implement a complex
database system for knowledge discovery
techniques on large data sets. (every fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CS 360
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary major within
the Social Sciences. Department course offerings
stress the concepts of restorative justice and social
responsibility while at the same time exploring
community alternatives to the traditional models of
incarceration and punishment.
The major provides students with a comprehensive
academic foundation in preparation for law school,
graduate school, or a career in the administration of
criminal justice.
With the creation of a Federal Department of
Homeland Security and the ongoing integration of
community, state, and federal law enforcement
agencies in the service of counter-terrorism, career
opportunities in the field of criminal justice will
continue to increase. Overall employment of police
and detectives as well as the emergency
management field, is projected to grow 3 percent
from 2021 to 2031, About 68,500 openings for police
and detectives are projected each year, on average,
over the decade. Most of those openings are
expected to result from the need to replace workers
who transfer to different occupations or exit the
labor force, such as to retire.
With a new ‘Criminal Profiling’ Track, students
enrolling in the Criminal Justice Major will have a
third Track option, beyond ‘Police Studies’ and ‘Crime
and Society’. The ‘Criminal Profiling’ Track, like the
other two, consists of five 3-credit courses (15
credits). The Track also includes the incorporation of
one course (CRIM-390) as part of the Major Core
requirements, by way of a choice between it and the
currently required SOC-315: Terrorism and Political
Violence.
Department of Criminal Justice
Learning Outcomes
Students majoring in Criminal Justice take a series of
courses that are designed to acquaint them with the
theory and practice of criminal justice
administration, investigation, and policing. As a
result of this, upon graduation, students will:
1. Demonstrate an awareness of the primary
components of the criminal justice
system,including police, courts, and corrections,
as well as a thorough understanding of the
concept of Restorative Justice and the
Rehabilitation of Offenders.
2. Evaluate the basis of law, constitutional issues,
the decision-making process within the legal
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system, as well as decision-making in the
criminal justice process; contrast criminal law
with other forms of law in society.
3. Analyze various methods of social science
research including survey research, field
research, and experimental research, in order
to understand the correlation between theory
and research.
4. Understand the necessity of statistical
procedures commonly used in the social
sciences, in particular, those applied to
descriptive research and hypothesis testing.
5. Apply program content to the development of a
capstone research project from beginning to
end.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
In addition to required coursework, students of
Criminal Justice Majors must select one of the three
included tracks.
Required Courses
Notes:
• Recommended electives CSEC 225, PHIL 320,
380, PSYC 406, SOC 201
• General Education Commons required course
in Criminal Justice Majors is GSCI 101
• Required General Education Commons
Mathematics course for Criminal Justice Majors
is MATH 122
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 220 Criminal Law 3
CRIM/SOC
250
Writing and Reading in
Criminal Justice and Social
Sciences
3
CRIM 230 Victimology 3
CRIM/SOC
312
Criminology 3
PSCI 291 The Judicial System and
Constitutional Law
3
SOC 315 or CRIM 390 3
CRIM/SOC
400
Senior Research I/Research
Methods for the Social
Sciences
3
CRIM 415 Senior Research II/Senior
Seminar in Criminal Justice
3
CRIM 452 Internship in Criminal Justice 3
Crime and Society Track
(Option 1)
Item # Title Credits
CRIM/SOC
251
Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
3
SOC 303 Sociology of Deviance 3
CRIM 350 Organized Crime 3
PSYC 405 Childhood and Adolescence
Deviance
3
SOC 407 The Dynamics of Urban
Society
3
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Criminal Profiling Track
(Option 2)
* CRIM 390 must be taken in required courses
instead of (or as well as) SOC 315
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 306 Criminal Risk Assessment 3
CRIM 402 Criminal Forensic Procedure
and Mock Trial
3
PSYC 305 Psychometric Theory and
Practice
3
CRIM 403 Combined Theoretical
Applications
3
PSYC 405 or PSYC 406 3
Police Studies Track
(Option 3)
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 112 Police in America 3
CRIM 210 Fundamentals of Criminal
Investigation
3
CRIM 235 Juvenile Delinquency 3
CRIM 300 Police Administration 3
CRIM 340 Cyber Crime 3
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (3)
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GSCI 101 Forensic Science 3
CRIM 111 Criminal Justice II 3
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
CRIM 220 Criminal Law 3
CRIM 230 Victimology 3
CRIM Track Selection 3
CRIM Track Selection 3
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
CRIM Track Selection 3
Free Elective 3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
SOC 315 or CRIM 390 3
CRIM Track Selection 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
SOC 315 or CRIM 390 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CRIM Elective 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
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Fourth Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CRIM/SOC
400
Senior Research I/Research
Methods for the Social
Sciences
3
CRIM Track Selection 3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 415 Senior Research II/Senior
Seminar in Criminal Justice
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CRIM 452 Internship in Criminal Justice 3
Combined BS Criminal Justice/MBA
Program
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
A combined B.S./M.B.A. program is available to
Criminal Justice majors who meet the admissions
requirements listed below. This combined program
is designed to facilitate the ongoing academic
accomplishments of students who have achieved
excellence in the Criminal Justice major. Acceptance
into the program will allow up to 6 MBA graduate
credits to be “double-counted” toward both the B.S.
in Criminal Justice and the Master’s in Business
Administration. The student is awarded a Bachelor’s
degree upon completion of the bachelor’s
requirements.
The 6 graduate credits that are double-counted are
only applicable to the Felician University Masters’ in
Business Administration course of studies after the
student has been awarded the Bachelor’s degree in
Criminal Justice and matriculates into the MBA
program at Felician.
Upon admission to this combined program, students
should note that grades below a B in graduate level
courses will necessitate the student’s retaking of that
course. Courses may only be retaken once.
Students will be limited to one graduate course per
semester while still an undergraduate. Courses in
the MBA program run over 8 weeks, meeting one
evening a week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)
for four (4) hours.
Admission Requirements
Students may apply for admission into the combined
BS/MBA program during the spring of sophomore
year or thereafter provided the student has
completed at least 60 undergraduate credits worth a
minimum 3.0 over GPA (this minimum must be
maintained also for the remainder of the
undergraduate coursework).
Students applying for the combined BS/MBA
program must:
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Receive the endorsement of their Criminal
Justice Academic Advisor; the Associate Dean
for Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Dean
of the School of Business
• Complete personal interview with MBA
program director
• Submit a graduate admission application
Final approval for admission into the Masters’ of
Business Administration program rests with the
Dean of the School of Business.
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
Art History Elective 3
First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
GECC V Information Literacy 4
CRIM 111 Criminal Justice II 3
PSCI 291 The Judicial System and
Constitutional Law
3
GSCI 101 Forensic Science 3
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Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
CRIM Track Selection 3
CRIM Track Selection 3
CRIM 220 Criminal Law 3
CRIM 230 Victimology 3
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
CRIM Track Selection 3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
SOC 315 Terrorism and Political
Violence
3
CRIM Track Selection 3
Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
SOC 315 or CRIM 390 3
CRIM Elective 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CRIM/SOC
400
Senior Research I/Research
Methods for the Social
Sciences
3
CRIM Track Selection 3
Masters’ in Business
Administration Course
3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 415 Senior Research II/Senior
Seminar in Criminal Justice
3
CRIM 452 Internship in Criminal Justice 3
Masters’ in Business
Administration Course
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Law Enforcement Investigation
and Interviewing (Criminal
Psychology)
Degree Type
Certificate
CIP Code 43.0114
The Certificate in Law Enforcement Investigation and
Interviewing (Criminal Psychology) is a program
focusing on the principles, procedures, techniques,
legal concerns, and challenges associated with
criminal investigations. The Certificate includes
instruction in administrative law and procedures,
courtroom evidence management and preparation,
case presentation and court testimony, description
and identification, state and federal criminal law and
procedures, informant and suspect rights, officer
liability, informant and witness management,
victim awareness, tactical interviewing, psychology,
criminal investigation methods and
procedures, report writing and
documentation, investigative techniques, and
case management.
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Item # Title Credits
CRIM 403 Combined Theoretical
Applications
3
Total Credits 3
Concentration in Criminology
Degree Type
Concentration
The Concentration in Criminology is designed to
meet the needs of students in the Criminal Justice
Major, as well as those majoring in Social and
Behavioral Science or Psychology, or any other major
discipline, who might want to examine the treatment
of victims and offenders by criminal justice agencies.
Learning Outcomes for Concentration
in Criminology
Upon completion of the Concentration in
Criminology, students will:
1. Assess the emotional effects of criminal activity
as it relates to both the offender and victim.
2. Interpret the theoretical causes and outcomes
of criminality and society’s reaction to law-
breaking.
3. Develop crime prevention strategies.
4. Analyze the nature, causes and types of
domestic abuse.
5. Construct treatment options based on the
principles of restorative justice and
rehabilitation.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
CRIM 230 Victimology 3
CRIM/SOC
251
Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
3
SOC 303 Sociology of Deviance 3
CRIM/SOC
312
Criminology 3
PSYC 405 or PSYC 406 3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Criminal Justice
Degree Type
Minor
The Minor in Criminal Justices consists of six courses
(18 credits) selected in consultation with the faculty
advisor:
• 3 Lower Level Criminal Justice Courses (100-200
level)
• 3 Upper Level Criminal Justice Courses (300-400
level)
Total Credits 18
Minor in Criminal Profiling
Degree Type
Minor
Students interested in how psychology intersects
with the criminal justice and court systems, will find
a Minor in Criminal Profiling informative and
exciting. This is an Interdisciplinary Minor requiring
two Psychology courses and four Criminal Justice
courses.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 390 Profiling in Criminal
Psychology
3
PSYC 306 Criminal Risk Assessment 3
CRIM 402 Criminal Forensic Procedure
and Mock Trial
3
CRIM 403 Combined Theoretical
Applications
3
PSYC 305 Psychometric Theory and
Practice
3
PSYC 405 or PSYC 406 3
Total Credits 18
Certificate in Forensics
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
The Certificate in Forensics is designed to meet the
growing needs of students in the Criminal Justice
Major, as well as those majoring in Computer
Science, Psychology, and Natural Sciences, who
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might want to add a specialization to their major and
improve their skills in an area that is gaining
popularity and importance.
Employment of forensic science technicians is
projected to grow 11 percent from 2021 to 2031,
much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 2,500 openings for forensic science
technicians are projected each year, on average,
over the decade.
Learning Outcomes for the Certification
in Forensics.
Upon completion of this Certification, students will:
1. Employ the principles and methods proper for
scholarly research in the social sciences
2. Integrate critical thinking and problem-solving
skills
3. Promote scientific and quantitative reasoning
4. Incorporate the principles of the natural and
social sciences into practice
5. Apply scientific methods and data analysis to
laboratory investigation
6. Investigate and explore the art of critique and
analysis, which includes evaluating and
synthesizing their discoveries in order to draw
conclusions in their original work.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 210 Fundamentals of Criminal
Investigation
3
CRIM 340 Cyber Crime 3
CSEC 225 Principles of Information
Assurance and Security
3
CSEC 315 Digital Forensics and
Investigations
3
CSEC 325 Network Security 4
CSEC 365 Cryptography Technologies 4
Total Credits 20
Certificate in Law Enforcement
Investigation and Interviewing
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
The Certificate in Law Enforcement Investigation and
Interviewing (Criminal Profiling) is a program
focusing on the principles, procedures, techniques,
legal concerns, and challenges associated with a
criminal investigation. The Certificate includes
instruction in administrative law and procedures,
courtroom evidence management and preparation,
case presentation and court testimony, description
and identification, state and federal criminal law and
procedures, informant and suspect rights, officer
liability, informant and witness management, victim
awareness, tactical interviewing, psychology, criminal
investigation methods and procedures, report
writing and documentation, investigative techniques,
and case management.
New and more sophisticated techniques and tools of
criminal investigation are being developed to assist
in meeting the challenges facing today’s law
enforcement officers. Criminal profiling goes beyond
the crime scene. It is often used to create a
psychological profile of a suspect, or determine if an
offender is mentally competent to stand trial.
Completion of a Certificate in Criminal Profiling
prepares students to evaluate suspects, victims, and
offenders to determine anything from the validity of
their statements to the likelihood they committed a
crime. As a criminal profiler, students are able to
create in-depth offender, victim, crime scene, and
psychological profiles based on detailed analyses of
fact patterns, behavioral descriptions, and evidence.
The Certificate provides both the theoretical
information and practical skills related to the types
of crimes for which profiling is most useful.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
CRIM/SOC
312
Criminology 3
CRIM 390 Profiling in Criminal
Psychology
3
PSYC 306 Criminal Risk Assessment 3
CRIM 402 Criminal Forensic Procedure
and Mock Trial
3
CRIM 403 Combined Theoretical
Applications
3
PSYC 305 Psychometric Theory and
Practice
3
PSYC 405 or PSYC 406 3
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Total Credits 21
Criminal Justice Course
Descriptions
CRIM/PHIL 380 : Philosophical Issues in
Criminal Justice
This course explores issues in the theory and
practice of the criminal law. The class aims to raise
and answer the questions about the relationship
between such abstract concepts as liberty, rights and
moral desert on the one hand, and the practice of
judicial decisionmaking and criminal punishment on
the other. Readings are drawn from journalism,
philosophy, judicial decisions, and government
reports. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PHIL 101
CRIM/SOC 250 : Writing and Reading in
Criminal Justice and Social Sciences
This course is designed to help students become
familiar with searching criminological and
sociological literature, read journal articles in the
social sciences and present ideas effectively in
written form within the discipline. Students will also
learn to make oral presentations of written work. By
the end of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate their ability to read journal articles in
criminal justice, present ideas effectively in writing,
use APA style, and do effective presentations. Inclass
writing exercises, a critique of a research paper, a
term paper, a presentation, and class participation
will be used to assess achievement of these
objectives.
Credits 3
CRIM/SOC 251 : Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
This course is an introductory survey into the topic
of abuse in families. It will include a synthesis and an
assessment of the major theories regarding the
different types of family/domestic abuse as well as
an analysis of the causes, nature and types of abuse
occurring in families. (every spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM/SOC 312 : Criminology
An examination of the study of society’s reaction to
law-breaking behaviors, including the theories that
explain the causes and outcomes of criminality, law
making and crime prevention strategies. (every fall
and spring as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101; Junior or Senior status, or permission of
instructor
CRIM/SOC 400 : Senior Research I/Research
Methods for the Social Sciences
This course will provide students with a broad
understanding of discipline inquiry and analysis of
methods and will focus on issues in social science
research with an emphasis on sociology or history
and the methodology of social science; logic and its
application to specific methods; contemporary
issues in social science research; and on the legal
implications of social scientific research for the
student. (every fall)
Credits 3
CRIM 110 : Criminal Justice I
This course introduces students to the field of
Criminal Justice through an interdisciplinary
treatment of criminal justice agencies and their
roles, the history of the criminal justice system, and
differing theoretical, legal and philosophical
understandings of the concept of criminal justice
from the rehabilitative and punitive, through
discussions of more recent work on restorative
justice. (fall, spring, and summer)
Credits 3
CRIM 111 : Criminal Justice II
This course is designed to provide an overview of the
issues and topic relevant to the study of crime,
criminals, and the criminal justice system as a
continuation of CRIM 110. The course will be broken
into the numerous “subsections” of the CJS, including
police, courts, and corrections, in more detail. In
addition, students will learn about rights of the
accused, problems of the court system, positive and
negative aspects of alternatives to incarceration as
well as the effects of incarceration and expectations
for the future of the Criminal Justice System. (fall,
spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM 110
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CRIM 112 : Police in America
This course is designed to introduce students to the
relationship between policing, understood as the
most visible component of American society’s
control apparatus, and criminal justice through a
survey of the historical, sociological, psychological
and philosophical and practical dimensions of
policing and law enforcement, generally. (every
spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
completion of CRIM 111
CRIM 210 : Fundamentals of Criminal
Investigation
This course is designed to provide students with an
overview of the fundamentals of criminal
investigation and to introduce a variety of
investigative techniques and procedures. Students
will also learn about the nature of evidence; the
collection of evidence; the handling and preservation
of evidence and trace materials, and; the basic steps
involved in a criminal investigation: information,
interrogation, and instrumentation. (every fall, or as
needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 220 : Criminal Law
An introduction to criminal law and the theories,
principles and practical applications of the body of
substantive criminal law. Students will be introduced
to key concepts in United States criminal law, such as
social harm. (every spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 230 : Victimology
This course is designed to provide an overview of the
issues and topic relevant to the study of victims. It
will include theoretical, empirical, and legal
information on the relationship between victims,
offenders and the criminal justice system. The
emotional effects of crime will also be examined in
detail as well as specific types of victimization
including: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault,
Stalking, Child Abuse and School Violence. (every
spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 235 : Juvenile Delinquency
This course will introduce the student to the major
components of the Juvenile Justice System and how
they interrelate. Patterns of delinquent behavior
among youth are examined as well as the definition
and measurement of delinquency. Family,
educational institutions, peers, and drugs are some
of the major influences examined and processing of
juveniles through the “informal” and “formal”
systems is explained. (every fall, or as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 240 : Community Supervision
This course will examine the possible use and
expansion of community supervision and
alternatives to incarceration techniques in order to
alleviate jail/prison overcrowding. It will examine the
history, background, logic, and criticisms which have
been leveled at the use of community correctional
alternatives from both a pre-and post-trial
perspective. (every spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 260 : Introduction to Homeland Security
Homeland Security occupies a unique place at the
interface of national and international security as
well as domestic and foreign policy decision making.
It has many dimensions, ranging in diversity from
vaccine development, to border fence building, and
efforts to secure air travel, sea containers and critical
infrastructures. Homeland security responsibilities
and jurisdictions are divided among federal, state
and local governments, in addition to the private
sector. The purpose of this course is to help students
develop a better understanding of the complex set
of actors, institutions, processes and issues that
constitutes the realm of homeland security. The
course relies upon theories, concepts and case
studies to explore the challenges facing
organizations which are part of protecting our
homeland security.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM 110
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CRIM 290 : Correctional Institutions
This course provides an organizational view of the
criminal justice system, taking a sociological and
historical approach to corrections. The course looks
at the system from the perspectives of the
corrections workers as well as the offenders,
incorporating recent cases with real-world relevance.
Theories, concepts, and policies will be presented, as
well as coverage of career options in the field. (every
spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM 110
CRIM 300 : Police Administration
The Police Administration course examines Criminal
Justice Agencies within the context of current
management principles, organizational theory, and
administrative practices. It incorporates leadership,
planning, decision making, and organizational
communications in policing, as well as politics, labor
relations and financial management. In addition,
stress of police personnel and legal aspects of police
administration will be covered in depth. (every fall,
or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM 110
CRIM 112
CRIM 310 : Correctional Administration
The Correctional Administration course examines
the development and practices of the American
Correctional System. An historical perspective of the
correctional system will be discussed, as well as
administration, organization, and management
theory in correctional institutions and agencies. It
reviews the impact of legal and social change on
correctional policy development and discusses
current problems, issues, and trends. A comparison
of the relative impact and cost/benefit ratios of
institutional and community-based corrections
programs will be addressed, as well as standards for
accreditation of adult correctional institutions and
jails. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM 110
CS 290
CRIM 313 : White Collar Crime
This course exhibits an in-depth look at the most
committed occupational crime in the United States,
as well as represents the second most current crime
(origin of 1940, Cybercrime 1970s, respectively) in
existence, whereas the current literature and
criminality derived from modern White Collar Crime
essentially should be in its own category of
curriculum.
Credits 3
CRIM 330 : Criminal Justice as a Profession
This course will provide students with insight into
the changing professional philosophy of criminal
justice. It is specifically designed to acquaint them
with a diverse number of careers and positions
within the field. The areas of law enforcement,
courts, and corrections will be discussed in terms of
career selection and philosophy of work.
Requirements for admission into various careers will
be presented. Criminal justice placement
information and specific job preparation tips will be
presented with career development principles. The
students will also be exposed to a diverse cross-
section of accomplished criminal justice
professionals representing different careers in the
system. (as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 340 : Cyber Crime
Cyber Crime refers to a wide variety of crimes
committed with computer technology. This course
provides an introduction to the nature of computer
data and how it relates to a computer’s hardware
and software components. It discusses the Internet,
which is one of the most common uses for
computers today, as well as specific crimes that can
be committed online. Those crimes include: online
auction fraud, online retail fraud, cyber theft, cyber
stalking, hackers, and pirating property. Finally, there
is a discussion of ways to fight cybercrime,
jurisdictional challenges, federal law enforcement
efforts and private efforts to combat cybercrime.
(every fall, or as needed)
Credits 3
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CRIM 350 : Organized Crime
This course is a topical introduction to issues
surrounding organized crime and international
terrorism. It will examine the history and
development of organized crime; the structure and
organization of domestic and transnational
(international) organized crime groups, the illicit
“business” in which organized crime is engaged,
definitions and theoretical models for understanding
organized crime, and the relationship between
organized crime and the American social, political
and legal institutions. Similarities and differences
between organized crime and terrorism will be
considered in terms of definitional and structural
understandings. (spring)
Credits 3
CRIM 351 : Special Issues in Criminal Justice
(as needed) Please check the Registrar’s listing of
courses for topics and times)
Credits 3
CRIM 390 : Profiling in Criminal Psychology
The objective of this course is to introduce students
to criminal profiling as a branch of forensic
psychology. Profiling, as it relates to criminal
psychology is the application of the principles of
typical and atypical behavior to the understanding,
prediction and analysis of criminal behavior. The
course will examine the basic elements of criminal
and forensic psychology and how these elements
relate to the criminal justice system and profiling of
offenders. Students will gain an understanding of
the tools used to determine deviant behavior and
some of its basic causes. The course will explore the
different competencies to include diminished
capacity as well as the insanity defense. Students will
learn the basic skills required to read a crime scene
and design an offender profile based on this
information. Finally, the course will examine multiple
real-life cases that will demonstrate how all of these
objectives become relevant in actual case studies.
Credits 3
CRIM 401 : Criminal Justice Management
This course explores the role of contemporary
criminal justice administration with an emphasis on
leadership and management perspectives and skills,
as well as organization theory. The course will assist
students in more effectively assessing their own as
well as line and staff management styles. In addition,
they will be better prepared to recommend positive
change for more effective management of a criminal
justice organization and will take a series of self-
evaluation management and leadership tests to
assess their respective styles of management. (as
needed)
Credits 3
CRIM 402 : Criminal Forensic Procedure and
Mock Trial
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM 110
CRIM 390
CRIM 403 : Combined Theoretical Applications
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 305
CRIM 405 : Restorative Justice: Crime, Ethics,
and Morality
This course introduces the philosophies and
principles of restorative justice, including its
historical and theological roots. Beliefs and ideas
surrounding crime and social justice will be analyzed
by comparing and contrasting retributive and
restorative paradigms. In addition to identifying the
fundamental principles and practices of restorative
justice, the course will further explore the needs and
roles of key stakeholders (e.g., victims, offenders,
communities, justice systems).
Credits 3
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CRIM 410 : Emergency Preparedness Planning
and Management
This course will address the full spectrum of
emergency planning: mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery. It profiles infrastructure
preparedness and explores techniques and tools
used to develop strategic plans. Students will engage
in the examination of the peripheral actions of
emergency planning, including media and
consequence management, and the exploration of
the psychology of disasters. (every fall)
Credits 3
CRIM 415 : Senior Research II/Senior Seminar
in Criminal Justice
Original research project by seniors majoring in
Criminal Justice using theory, statistics and
quantitative and qualitative data. Oral presentations
of the research is the culmination of this course).
(every fall and spring as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
CRIM/SOC 312
CRIM 110
CRIM/SOC 400
CRIM 445 : Research Practicum in Criminal
Justice
This course will allow the student to work closely
with a faculty member in designing and carrying out
a research project of shared interest. This course is
intended for students contemplating further study in
academic criminal justice. Activities may include one
or more of the following: literature searching, data
input, and quantitative and/or qualitative data
analysis.
Credits 1 -3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status in the Criminal Justice major
CRIM 452 : Internship in Criminal Justice
This course offers criminal justice majors the
opportunity to work in the field of criminal justice for
a minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the Criminal Justice major
Cybersecurity
See the Bachelor Completion Program
for information to assist the working student.
Cybersecurity
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
As we know, our country faces new risks every day
resulting from our ever-increasing reliance on an
electronic information infrastructure. Managing
cyber events is challenging because we often lack
the information concerning the risks and
consequences from infiltration into our systems.
Those choosing to enter this field would benefit from
an increased understanding of the implications of
cybersecurity risks and solutions related to the
information infrastructure. They will become adept
at making rational decisions, assessing threats, and
risk management. This is accomplished through a
deep understanding of Information Technology risks
and their possible impact on society.
A degree that combines Criminal Justice and
Cybersecurity, this interdisciplinary program offers
tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant for
investigating and thwarting cybercrime. It includes
courses in computer science, information assurance,
computer forensics, and Internet related
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investigations, as well as criminal investigation,
criminal justice, and cybercrime. It also includes the
necessary computer science courses, such as data
structures and algorithms, operating systems and
network security, scripting languages, cryptography,
secure programming, and database security, to help
students succeed in being able to apply the tools
required to solve problems and analyze credible
data sources.
Graduates with this major will be able to assess likely
trends and impacts of current and past actions
within the cyber world. Further, understanding
cybersecurity equips students to guide business and
industry decision-makers in understanding the likely
effects of cyber security choices. Students also learn
how to manage the legal, social, and technological
challenges in the criminal justice field and any of its
related agencies.
See the Bachelor Completion Program
for information to assist the working student.
Required Courses for Degree in
Cybersecurity
Computer Science Requirements
Item # Title Credits
CS 104 Python I 3
CS 110 Introduction to Programming I 4
CS 120 Introduction to Computer
Science
3
CS 201 Programming Logic and
Design
3
CS 270 Introductions to Programming
II
4
CS 290 Theoretical Foundations and
Principles of Computer Science
3
CS 320 Networks and
Telecommunications
4
CS 350 Introduction to Operating
Systems
3
CS 360 Database Management
Systems (DBMS)
3
CS 380 Data Structures and
Algorithms
3
Cybersecurity Requirements
* Along with CS 110 and CS 120, completion of the
following grants students the Certificate in
Information Assurance and Computer Security
Item # Title Credits
CSEC 225 Principles of Information
Assurance and Security
3
CSEC 315 Digital Forensics and
Investigations
3
CSEC 325 Network Security 4
CSEC 335 Penetration Testing I 3
CSEC 355 Operating Systems Security 3
CSEC 365 Cryptography Technologies 4
CSEC 435 Secure Software Development 3
CS/CSEC 460 Senior Project Development
Practicum/Cybersecurity
3
Criminal Justice Requirements
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 210 Fundamentals of Criminal
Investigation
3
CRIM 220 Criminal Law 3
CRIM 340 Cyber Crime 3
Related Requirements
* Note: The following also meet GECC criteria
Item # Title Credits
GSCI 101 Forensic Science 3
PHIL 204 Philosophy of Technology:
Computer Ethics and Social
Responsibility
3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
Free Electives
The remainder of coursework to meet 120 credits is
fulfilled with free electives.
* Note: GECC requirements must be fulfilled.
Total Credits 120
Minor in Cybersecurity
Degree Type
Minor
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The Minor in CSEC requires a minimum of 20 credits
with at least a “C” in all subjects.
Specific Requirements
Item # Title Credits
CS 110 Introduction to Programming I 4
CS 120 Introduction to Computer
Science
3
CSEC 225 Principles of Information
Assurance and Security
3
CSEC 315 Digital Forensics and
Investigations
3
CSEC 325 Network Security 4
CSEC 425 Managing Information Security
in Information Systems
3
Total Credits 20
Certificate in Cyber Security
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
This program contains coursework and experiences
that will prepare students to protect the
confidentiality, availability, and integrity of
information and information systems that support
today’s businesses. Additionally, the program
focuses on both the fundamentals of information
systems as well as relevant topics in areas such as
network security, cryptography, risk management,
mobile forensics business continuity, security
architecture, and critical infrastructures.
Students will learn how to apply the principles and
procedures of mobile forensics.
The objective of the Certificate Program in Cyber
Security is to prepare students to work in
technological fields related to cyber security with
fundamental IAS knowledge and skills. Students who
are interested in the field of Cyber Security with
other academic backgrounds could apply for this
certificate, which will be issued upon completing the
required six courses with a grade of “C” or better in
each. Working adults could take the fast track
courses in our fast track evening program, while the
traditional students should take daytime courses.
Upon completion of the course requirements for the
Certificate, students will be able to deal with various
security attacks on computers or on the internet,
and develop plans to defend the information
infrastructure of an organization. Students
interested in this program should contact the
University Admission Office for admission
requirements.
Required Courses
Complete at least 30 credits from the following
options:
Item # Title Credits
CSEC 225 Principles of Information
Assurance and Security
3
CSEC 315 Digital Forensics and
Investigations
3
CSEC 325 Network Security 4
CSEC 355 Operating Systems Security 3
CSEC 365 Cryptography Technologies 4
CSEC 425 Managing Information Security
in Information Systems
3
CSEC 435 Secure Software Development 3
CS/CSEC 460 Senior Project Development
Practicum/Cybersecurity
3
CRIM 340 Cyber Crime 3
Total Credits 30
Cybersecurity Certificate
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
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Cybersecurity Certificate
This program contains coursework and experiences
that will prepare students to protect the
confidentiality, availability, and integrity of
information and information systems that support
today’s businesses. Additionally, the program
focuses on both the fundamentals of information
systems as well as relevant topics in areas such as
network security, cryptography, risk management,
mobile forensics business continuity, security
architecture, and critical infrastructures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Evaluate information security needs of an
organization
• Assess cybersecurity risk management policies
in order to adequately protect an organization’s
critical information and assets
• Implement continuous network monitoring and
provide real-time security solutions
• Apply the principles and procedures of mobile
forensics
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
CSEC 225 Principles of Information
Assurance and Security
3
CSEC 315 Digital Forensics and
Investigations
3
CSEC 365 Cryptography Technologies 4
CSEC 425 Managing Information Security
in Information Systems
3
CRIM 340 Cyber Crime 3
Total Credits 16
Cybersecurity Course
Descriptions
CS/CSEC 452 : Internship in Computer Science
This course offers computer science majors the
opportunity to work in the field of computer science
for a minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the computer science
major
CS/CSEC 460 : Senior Project Development
Practicum/Cybersecurity
Advanced CS majors will engage in and complete the
design and implementation of one of the following
types of systems: Information Systems, Real-Time
Systems, Distribution Systems, etc. Students in the
Cybersecurity program will develop projects related
to the management of information security in
information systems. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
CS 420 (CS Major) or CSEC 315 or 325 (Cybersecurity
Major)
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CS/CSEC 490 : Independent Study
With the approval of the instructor, a student may
arrange to pursue a course of independent study in
a specific area of Computer Science, Information
Assurance, Information Security, Cryptography,
programming, adVanced graphics, database data
mining or business intelligence or modeling and
simulation. The course will involve tutorial meetings
with the instructor, independent reading and work,
and an in-depth research project. The course is
normally taken by seniors, juniors or transfer
students and may be taken in situations when a
schedule conflict prevents a student from taking a
regularly-scheduled Computer Science elective. (as
needed)
Credits 1 -4
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor and the CS department
CSEC 225 : Principles of Information Assurance
and Security
This course is an introduction to the various
technical and administrative aspects of Information
Assurance and Security. The course covers the basic
notions of confidentiality, integrity, availability,
authentication models, protection models, security
kernels, secure programming, audit, intrusion
detection and response, operational security issues
physical security issues, personnel security, policy
formation and enforcement, access controls, in
formation flow, legal and social issues, identification
and authentication in local and distributed systems,
classification and trust modeling, risk assessment.
Credits 3
CSEC 315 : Digital Forensics and Investigations
This course introduces students to the techniques
and tools of computer forensic investigations.
Students will receive step-by-step explanations on
how to use the most popular forensic tools. The
course maps to the objecttives of the International
Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
(IACIS) certification to provide credible,
standardsbased information. Topics include
coverage of the latest technology including PDAs. cell
phones, and flash drives. Many hands-on activities
are included, will allow student to practice skills as
they learn.
Credits 3
CSEC 325 : Network Security
The Network Security course provides a
comprehensive overview of network security.
General Security Concepts covers authentication
methods along with common network attacks and
how to safeguard against them. Communication
Security includes remote access, e-mail, the Web,
directory and file transfer, and wireless data.
Infrastructure Security explores various network
devices and media, and the proper use of perimeter
topologies such as DMZs, Extranets, and Intranets to
establish network security. Cryptography basics are
provided, including the differences between
asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the
different types of PKI certify cates and their usage.
Operational/Organizational Security is discussed as it
relates to Physical security, Disaster Recovery, and
Business Continuity, as well as coverage of
Computer Forensics and how it relates to further
avenues of specialization for the security student.
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
CS 320
CSEC 335 : Penetration Testing I
This course will immerse students into an interactive
environment where they will be shown how to scan,
test, hack, and secure their own systems. The lab
intensive environment gives each student in-depth
knowledge and practical experience with the current
essential security systems. Students will begin by
understanding how perimeter defenses work and
then be led into scanning and attacking their own
networks. (No real network is harmed during this
training.) Students then learn how intruders escalate
privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a
system. Students will also learn about Intrusion
Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS
Attacks, Buffer Overflows, and Virus Creation. This
course provides students with in-demand skills of a
professional security tester.
Credits 3
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CSEC 355 : Operating Systems Security
In this course, we take an in-depth look at operating
system security concepts and techniques. We
examine theoretical concepts that make the world of
security unique. Also, this course adopts a practical
hands-on approach when examining operating
system security techniques. Along with examining
different security strategies, this course explores the
advancement of security implementation, as well as
timeless problem-solving strategies. (fall)
Credits 3
CSEC 365 : Cryptography Technologies
Cryptography is the science of protecting in
formation. In addition to encryption for protecting
information against unintentional dis closure,
cryptology also addresses protections such as:
Proving identity of origin through authentication,
integrity of content through checksums and digital
signatures, protocols to secure distributed
computation, secret sharing, and electronic
payments, watermarking or fingerprinting of
information, electronic gam bling. This course will
attempt to cover the various kinds of protections
that can be given to information, and the variety of
tools that can be used to provide these services. In
addition, applications to real systems will be dis
cussed, using examples from electronic commerce
systems, the world wide web, and distributed file
systems. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
MATH 160 or MATH 122 or equivalent
CSEC 425 : Managing Information Security in
Information Systems
Management of Information Security is de signed for
senior level information systems and business
students who want to learn the management
aspects of information security. This text takes a
"view from the top" and presents exactly what future
managers need to know about information security.
This is a capstone course in information security.
(fall)
Credits 3
CSEC 435 : Secure Software Development
This course provides students with a comprehensive
understanding of the Secure Development Process.
The student learns how to apply secure
programming concepts and techniques, to identify
key characteristics of secure code, to use design
patterns for secure code, to build in a secure
requirement process in the software life cycle from
the beginning to the end, and to write, test, and
debug pro grams using secure programming
techniques. Topics include design principles, code
snip pets, and explanation of each step as the
student works through the course material. Stu
dents demonstrate their knowledge through hands-
on programs, exercises and case study assignments.
(fall)
Credits 3
Early Childhood
Education
Early Childhood
Education Course
Descriptions
ECED 201 : Introduction to Early Childhood
This course is designed to provide the solid
foundation for those individuals who desire to
become early childhood educators. It is a
comprehensive treatment of the integrated
curriculum for early childhood education, translating
theory into classroom practice and supporting a
welcoming environment for all learners. Students
are provided with broadbased experiences in
observing, examining, and planning developmentally
appropriate learning experiences, exploring
curriculum design with young children from birth
through age eight.
Credits 2
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ECED 305 : The Young Child and Emergent
Literacy for Diverse Learners
This course is designed to explore the reading
process as a natural phenomenon as well as the
concept of emergent literacy. It emphasizes a
development view of acquiring the literacy
communication areas. Attention is given to oral
language and home and school literacy
environments. Candidates will review various
theories of approaches and programs in the
language arts curriculum from a theoretical
framework through instructional strategies such as
questioning techniques, practice/reinforcement
activities and use/interpretation of formal and
information evaluation methods for effective
teaching of reading, writing, listening and speaking
appropriate for an early childhood classroom.
Candidate are required to demonstrate proficiency
of skills through assigned field assignments focused
on effective planning for instruction and completion
of small-group instructional field observation.
Credits 3
ECED 307 : Nurturing the Expressive Arts in
Young Children
This course is designed to celebrate children’s
creative expression, self-development and social
exploration through a growth enhancing
environment. A whole child approach is emphasized.
The student will explore a myriad of creative
activities designed to actively engage and challenge
the young learner. Creative arts, music, play,
language expression and their interaction with the
young child’s natural world will be explored.
Candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency
of skills through assigned field assignments focused
on effective planning for instruction and completion
of small-group instructional field observation.
Credits 3
Economics
See the program for School of Business for more
information.
Economics Course
Descriptions
ECON 100 : Economics for the Non-Major
Economics is a social science that includes the study
of how individual and aggregate choices influence
the marketplace and the overall economy. This
course will introduce students to the broad
dimensions of the United States and global
economies, and the core principles of microand
macroeconomic theory, while emphasizing real-
world personal, business and government
applications of both. Microeconomics explores the
way in which individual economic agents, such as
producers and consumers of goods and services,
make decisions. Macroeconomics encompasses the
aggregate economy and is concerned with issues
such as the national income, interest rates, inflation
and unemployment.
Credits 3
ECON 200 : Macroeconomics
The study of the overall performance of the
American economy, this course provides a
theoretical and analytical framework to expand the
determination of national income, output,
employment and the general price level. It is
concerned with issues related to the business cycle,
the influence of the banking system, the economic
role of government, fiscal and monetary policy,
finance, and economic growth.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 102
MATH 160
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ECON 220 : Microeconomics
An analysis of the market price system, this course
studies the organization and operation of the
American economy with respect to the production,
distribution and consumption of goods and services.
The nature and behavior of the consumer and the
producer are explored, and the theory of pricing
under varying market conditions is analyzed. Labor
and other resource markets are examined and
topics such as business and government, welfare,
economics, income and poverty, unions, and the
international economy are discussed.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 160
ENG 102
ECON 200
ECON 310 : Selected Topics in Contemporary
Business 1 to
An in-depth study of specific topics in business
administration designed to enhance understanding
of areas of management concepts and practices.
Emphasis will be placed on current issues and,
where possible, instruction will incorporate the
expertise of professionals in business
administration.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor
ECON 330 : Economic History
Economic history is the study of economic change
and phenomena of the past. This course involves a
survey and critical analysis of the history of Western
economic ideas from the sixteenth through the
twentieth century, with particular emphasis placed
on Classical economic thought and the emergence of
Neoclassical economics. This study of economic
history is undertaken using both historical methods
and the application of economic theory.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ECON 200
ECON 220
ECON 440 : Comparative Economic Systems
This course is a focused examination of the policies
and performances of different historical and
contemporary economies, trying to establish the
impact of ideological versus external or concrete
influence on the shaping of economic systems.
Emphasis will be placed on the comparison of
capitalism and socialism, as well as on the intense
analysis of existing capitalist systems and the
continuing evolution of the emerged and emerging
economies of the world.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ECON 200, ECON 220, MGT 410
ECON 450 : International Trade and Finance
This course is designed to introduce students to
international economics, in particular, the
determinants that affect the flow of goods across
countries, as well as the interchange of savings and
investments from one country to another. We will
also consider the application of our studies upon
many topics of current interest, including the debate
on free trade and the US current account deficit.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ECON 200, ECON 220, FIN 300, MGT 410
Education
Felician University offers nationally accredited and
state approved undergraduate dual licensure
programs leading to Initial Teacher Certification and
an endorsement in Teacher of Students with
Disabilities: Early Childhood Education & Special
Education (PreK-3/TOSD), Elementary Education &
Special Education (K-6 & TOSD), Elementary
Education & Special Education (K-6 & TOSD)/Subject
Matter Specialization (5-8), and Secondary Education
& Special Education (K-12 & TOSD).
Our clinically rich School of Education programs are
designed to develop personal, intellectual, and
professional qualities that are essential for excellent,
caring, highly competent teachers. Throughout their
experience at Felician, our students are immersed in
a culture that exemplifies our Franciscan values of
Respect for Human Dignity, Solidarity with the Poor,
Justice and Peace, Compassion, and Transformation.
In addition to being excellent teachers, our
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graduates reflect our Franciscan values and our
mission in their personal and professional lives and
they are prepared to teach and inspire all children
with all learning styles.
School of Education
Mission Statement
The School of Education at Felician University, in
accordance with the Franciscan tradition, fosters
competent, caring, and compassionate educators to
serve a diverse population by promoting a
collaborative spirit, encouraging self-reflection, and
emphasizing life-long learning.
The School of Education strives to prepare teachers
who:
• Know and understand the New Jersey
Professional Teaching Standards and New
Jersey Student Learning Standards;
• Value and are committed to the tenets of these
standards; and
• Actively engage in applying the intent of the
standards within their learning communities.
Programs
Felician University offers state approved programs in
School of Education:
• Early Childhood Education & Teacher of
Students with Disabilities (PreK-3 & TOSD)
• Elementary Education & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-6 & TOSD)
• Elementary Education & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-6 & TOSD) and Subject
Matter Specialization Endorsement (5-8) in the
following content areas: Language Arts/Literacy,
Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
• Teacher of Mathematics & Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (K-12 &TOSD)
• Teacher of Art & Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (K-12 & TOSD)
• Teacher of Biology & Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (K-12 & TOSD)
• Teacher of English & Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (K-12 & TOSD)
Candidates can complete Teacher Certification
through traditional, cohort or working adult
programming. All candidates, regardless of track, will
complete the professional sequence of coursework
approved by the NJDOE. All candidates, regardless of
track, are expected to adhere to Degree
requirements, admission policies, dismissal policies,
field experience policies and testing as outlined
below. Course modality or program availability may
be limited based on program location or cohort.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a
major in Education must:
1. Satisfy all University entrance requirements (as
well as all SoE Program Admission
Requirements listed below).
2. Complete a program of at least 120 semester
hours which includes the approved NJDOE
professional sequence of courses in:
◦ Early Childhood Education/Special
Education Elementary Education/Special
Education
◦ Elementary Education/Special Education/
Subject Matter Specialization (Middle
School)
◦ Secondary Education/Special Education
◦ in addition to their approved Arts and
Sciences co-major
3. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout the
program. A minimum grade of “C” is required in
all academic courses. Courses graded “D” or “F”
must be repeated.
4. Receive a grade of “B” or better in the education
professional sequence of coursework beginning
with EDU 290 (for all education programs)
* Please remember that program requirements are
subject to change according to the guidelines and
code changes set forth by the State of New Jersey’s
Department of Education.
School of Education
Program Admissions
Policy
(For all undergraduate School of Education
Programs)
1. Satisfy all University entrance requirements.
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2. Meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. This
applies to all transfer students within Felician
University (internal) and credited institution/s of
higher education (external). CGPA must be in
place prior to entering EDU 290.
3. Off-Campus Community College Felician
University cohort candidates must have an
earned Associates Degree or equivalent. A
grade of “C” or better in general education
college-level courses is required for teacher
education transfer credit. A grade of “B” or
better in education and professional related
course is required for teacher education
program transfer credit.
4. As per NJ State DOE requirements, all
candidates must show proof of passing the
Praxis CORE examination or satisfying the SAT/
ACT waiver prior to the completion of EDU 290
for formal admission to the School of
Education. Candidates will not be permitted to
continue into the professional sequence of
coursework without providing this evidence.
*This requirement is subject to change as it is
governed by the NJDOE licensure code.
Dismissal and
Probationary Policies
If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 but
above 2.75, he/she will be placed on probation for
one semester. If a student does not obtain a 3.0 GPA
in the succeeding semester, the student will be
dismissed from the program. A student who is
dismissed from the program may apply for
readmission after the student obtains a cumulative
GPA of 3.0. The student must contact either the
Dean or Associate Dean to declare his/her intent to
be considered. A student who is readmitted to the
program must maintain a minimum 3.0 cum GPA for
each subsequent semester after readmission.
Candidates who are “readmitted” will be held to the
licensure requirements at the time of their
readmission.
Dismissal Policy Without
Probation
If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, he/she
will be put on probation. Candidates admitted to the
School of Education Teacher Certification track as
Freshman or Transfers who do not establish a 3.0 in
their first semester at the university will be
dismissed from the program. The student will not be
given probationary status. A student who wishes to
reapply to the teacher education program must
meet all of the requirements above.
School of Education
Program Policies
1. Students must complete ANY developmental
coursework by the time they complete 30
college level credits. Students who transfer in
more than 30 credits and who are in need of
remedial work must complete developmental
coursework within one year. Students cannot
take any 300 level course or above until all
developmental coursework is completed.
2. Students must successfully complete all
required course-embedded/non course
embedded field work and demonstrate
appropriate professional dispositions. Students
who do not successfully complete all required
field work or demonstrate inappropriate
professional dispositions will not be permitted
to move onto the next semester of the
professional sequence.
3. All candidates must successfully take and pass
the required Praxis II licensure exams
associated to their program of study prior to
the beginning of the year-long student teaching
experience (EDU 400/401). Candidates may
apply for a Dean’s Appeal to begin EDU 400/401
under a contract. No candidate will be
permitted to enter EDU 403/404 without
successfully passing all required Praxis II
licensure exams required by the NJDOE.
Candidates may wish to secure a Praxis II
Dean’s Appeal request utilizing the NJDOE
approved Slide Scale (http://www.nj.gov/
education/educators/license/gpa.htm) if they
possess a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point
average and are within the range provided by
the NJDOE. This appeal will allow a candidate to
enter into EDU 403/404 with the expectation
that the candidate will continue to take the
Praxis II test and satisfy the identified passing
score. This appeal can NOT be utilized for
candidates with less than a 3.0 CGPA. A formal
email to the Associate Dean requesting the use
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of the Slide Scale must be sent the semester
prior to EDU 400/401 and must have the most
current Praxis II scores, most recent unofficial/
official transcripts to demonstrate GPA and a
statement requesting the use of the Dean’s
Appeal for the Praxis II Slide Scale. *This appeal
is contingent on the NJDOE policy at the time of
the request.
4. All candidates must successfully complete an
approved NJ DOE exit measure. Candidates
who do not successfully complete this
requirement will NOT be recommended for
licensure upon completion of their student
internship experience.
5. All students must complete the year-long
student internship (2 consecutive semesters)
preferably Fall through Spring (September-
May). EDU 403/404 must be completed during a
student’s last semester and all other graduation
requirements should be satisfied before
entering that semester.
6. Students wishing to complete clinical
experiences in Catholic schools will be required
to attend the Archdiocesan Protecting God’s
Children program offered on campus.
7. All School of Education students, beginning the
first semester of attendance, are required to be
fingerprinted and apply for a criminal
background check through the NJ Department
of Education.
8. All School of Education students must submit
an annual negative TB (PPD) test to the Center
for Health. If the student has a positive TB test,
they must complete an annual TB Symptom
Assessment form. Both forms can be found at
Center for Health - Felician University of New
Jersey. Results can be brought to the Center for
Health, mailed, or faxed to (201) 559-3579.
9. Transfer students only (second semester
sophomores and first semester juniors) are
required to take EDU 290 (Transition into
Teaching). Bachelor of Arts in Education for
Working Adult (BWA) and all education cohort
major students are required to register for EDU
290, Transition into Teaching. Registration for
this course is at the discretion of the Dean of
the School and/or the Associate Dean for
Undergraduate Programs.
10. Complete a minimum of 20 field hours of
supervised contact with children in a special
education environment by the end of EDU 290.
11. All candidates entering the School of Education
Teacher Certification tracks must meet all
admission criteria listed above prior to the
completion of EDU 290.
12. To complete the program the following is
required: Clinical Practice I and Clinical Practice
II (w/minimal grade of B); passing Praxis II
exams; submit, complete an approved NJ DOE
exit measure; and a minimum cumulative CGPA
of 3.0.
13. Maximum Allowable Credits during EDU403/
404 The maximum number of credits during
the Clinical Practice II semester cannot exceed
15. Exceptions to the above policy will be made
at the discretion of the Dean of the School of
Education.
14. Students must adhere to all guidelines and
policies stated in the Felician Student Handbook
and in the Clinical Experience Handbooks (all
levels and all programs). Students must adhere
to all policies and procedures that are enacted
after the publication of the catalog.
15. Areas of study open to Education majors are
Art, Biology, English, History, Mathematics,
Science and Psychology(Psychology for the
PreK-3 and K-6 degree programs only).
Students may choose any of these disciplines
and plan courses in consultation with an
assigned faculty advisor.
16. PRAXIS scores must be submitted to the Office
of Field Placement. Please select Felician
University to receive your scores (code 2321).
Be sure to utilize your SSN and the correct
code number provided.
17. Every upper-level teacher education student
must have evidence of his/her Criminal
Background Check and New Jersey State
Department of Education Applicant
Authorization and Certification form (Substitute
Teaching Certificate) in order to register for
courses beyond EDU 290. A copy of the form
must be submitted to the Office of Field
Placement to be placed in the student’s folder.
Transfer Policy for
Internal and External
Students
1. EDU 290 Transition into Teaching is for the
transfer student whose classification level is
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second semester sophomore or first semester
junior. Effective 9/1/15, students in this course
are required to take the Praxis CORE
examination and show proof of passing.
2. Satisfy all University transfer requirements.
3. All transfer students entering the program must
meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
4. Effective 9/1/15, all candidates are required to
successfully pass the Praxis CORE examination
prior to the completion of EDU 290.
5. A grade of “C” or better in general college-level
courses is required for program transfer credit.
A grade of “B’ or better in education and
professional related courses is required for
School of Education program transfer credit.
6. University-level courses related to the program
cannot have been completed more than 10
years prior to admission to the program and
must meet the same Student Learning
Outcomes/Objectives as current course
offerings to be counted (including required field
experiences).
7. Transferring of college credits will be done on
an individual basis.
8. The number of college credits successfully
earned will determine the student’s Field
Experience and Seminar course.
9. All School of Education students beginning the
first semester of attendance are required to be
fingerprinted and apply for a criminal
background check through the NJ Department
of Education prior to formal acceptance to the
School of Education program.
10. EDU 290 Transition into Teaching is for all
traditional, cohort & Off-Campus Felician
Teacher Education Cohort students.
Clinical Experience
Policies and Guidelines
The following courses in the Professional Sequence
include early field experience requirements and the
culminating Clinical Practice I and the capstone
Clinical Practice Seminar and Internship: EDU 302,
The Integrated Curriculum: Social Studies & ELA; EDU
312, The Integrated Curriculum: ELA & the Content
Areas; EDU 304/314, Inquiry Based Learning & the
Clinical Experience; EDU 400, Clinical Practice I; EDU
401, Clinical Practice I Seminar; EDU 403, Clinical
Practice II Seminar; and EDU 404, Clinical Practice II
-the Clinical Internship.
Removal from any EDU course
due to Student Performance for
Academic and Non Academic
Reasons in the Clinical
Experience Setting:
A committee comprised of the Director of Field
Placement, SoE Associate Dean, the cooperating
teacher, university supervisor and seminar instructor
will decide if the student should be removed from
his/her placement for academic performance,
professional or disciplinary reasons. The Committee
reserves the right to review each student’s situation
on a case-by-case basis and apply the following
policy accordingly.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee, the
Dean of the School of Education, with the approval
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, reserves
the right to dismiss a student from the School of
Education at any time for behavior which is deemed
unethical, unprofessional or not up to academic
standards. The student in question has the right to
appeal the decision.
If removed by Felician University for academic
reasons, the student will receive a grade of
incomplete (“INC”) for that semester. This option is
for one time. The Director of Field Placement, in
consultation with the Dean of the School and/or
Associate Dean, will place the student in another
setting for the next succeeding semester in a
different school/district.
If the student rejects the second placement, the
student will receive a grade of “F” for the EDU course
with field requirement and will not have another
request for placement made.
If the student experiences difficulty in the first
placement but asks to remain at the first placement
and subsequently fails any of the next courses/field
experiences in the professional sequence, no second
attempt will be permitted.
If the student is removed for something other than
academic reasons, the student will receive a grade of
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“F” and will be dismissed from the program. The
student may appeal the decision following the
guidelines in the Felician University catalog.
When the student is in another setting, he/she must
attempt to remediate all deficiencies cited during
their previous experience by the end of that
semester. In this second setting, the student will
implement a written action plan created by the
Committee. During the second attempt, the student
will be required to attain specific performance
benchmarks at three-week intervals, which will be
evaluated by the cooperating teacher, supervisor,
and seminar instructor.
A different supervisor will be assigned for the
second attempt. The student will be required to pay
the cooperating teacher’s stipend for Clinical Practice
I and/or II.
At any point during the second attempt in any
professional sequence course/field experience the
student may be removed from the placement for
deficiencies noted by members of the Committee.
The student will receive a grade of “F” and will be
dismissed from the program.
If the student fails his/her second attempt, Felician
University will not find another placement and will
issue a grade of “F” on the student’s transcript.
If the Director of Field Placement and the supervisor
determine that the placement is unsatisfactory, the
student may be removed from that setting. The
Office of Field Placement will obtain a suitable
placement and the appropriate number of days or
weeks will be added to the new assignment.
All students are required to complete the Clinical
Competency Inventory (CCI) during their Clinical
Internships. The CCI will be done by the intern,
cooperating teacher and university supervisor
during the 4th and 8th observation during EDU 403/
404. Candidates must achieve a cumulative average
of 3.0 or better (Proficient) by the University
supervisor on the 8th observation to successfully
pass the student internship. Candidates who do not
achieve a 3.0 (Proficient Score) will be required to
repeat EDU 403/404 for another semester.
Candidates who are unable to meet the Proficient
requirement after one semester extension will be
removed from the program and a grade of “F” will be
given for EDU 404.
Withdrawal from any
Professional Sequence course
with embedded or attached field
experiences:
• If a student withdraws from any professional
sequence course with embedded or attached
field experiences after the add/drop period has
expired, the Office of Field Placement will not
obtain another field placement for the student.
This student will receive a grade of “F” on his/
her transcript and will be dismissed from the
program. Exceptions to this procedure would
be determined by the Committee.
Dismissal for other than
Academic Reasons:
• If a student is removed for other than academic
reasons, the student will receive a grade of “F”
and will be dismissed from the program. The
student may appeal the decision following the
guidelines in the Felician University catalog.
Internship Education
Program
Parochial, private and public-school systems are
used for clinical experience in the following counties:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Passaic, Sussex,
Morris, and Warren. The Office of Field Placement
provides and secures all pre-service and student
teaching placements. School of Education students
are not permitted to secure and/or pursue their own
clinical experience and/or Clinical Practice II
assignment. The student may not contact school
personnel, i.e. superintendent of schools, principal,
cooperating teacher, school board member, etc. for
a placement. This contact includes an in-person
meeting, telephone, written, or email
communication. If a student secures a placement via
personal contact or communication, the placement
will not be accommodated, or the assignment will be
terminated. The School of Education student will be
placed in appropriate field experiences in
accordance to the course sequence being taken.
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Field Experience/Seminar
Policies and Requirements
All School of Education students are required to:
1. Submit the required Personal Data Form (PDF)
one year prior to the requested field placement.
Candidates in EDU 290 should be submitting
their PDFs for the next two semesters. PDFs
received after that timeline will not be
guaranteed a field placement and may be
removed from the corresponding coursework
causing a delay in completing their degree on
time. Due to the challenges with securing
appropriate placements, students who meet
this time request will be placed first.
2. Submit the required Clinical Experience
Attendance Form at designated intervals
throughout the semester. The cooperating
teacher’s (CT) signature is required for each
student-attended clinical experience day.
3. Submit, at the end of the current semester, the
required cooperating teacher Field Evaluation
Form. The CT signature is required on the
Clinical Experience Evaluation Form and the
Clinical Experience Attendance Form.
4. Submit all required clinical experience
documentations during posted timelines during
the current semester. A student who fails to
submit all or one of the required
documentations will receive a grade of
“Incomplete.” The “Incomplete” grade will
remain until all the required documentation has
been properly completed and submitted by the
student. An incomplete grade must be
reconciled within the proper time frame in
accordance with Felician policy. Please note,
candidates cannot continue in the professional
sequence of courses with any outstanding
incompletes or grades below a “B.”
5. Students are required to complete all field
hours as determined by each professional
sequence course for the duration as expected/
required. EDU 400/401 requires a minimum of
2 days per week and EDU 403/404 require 5
days per week (full time) for a minimum of 15
weeks.
6. Athletes must consult and get approval from
the Associate Dean regarding the timing of the
year-long internship due to scheduling of sport.
Based on season, candidates may need to
adjust the semesters to accommodate the
required field experiences.
7. Attend seminar class during the entire semester
for all levels.
8. Meet with their seminar professor for a mid-
term and final conference for all levels.
9. Achieve a grade of “B” or better in all clinical
experiences. If a student does not achieve a
grade of “B” or better on the first attempt, he/
she will need to repeat the entire course, both
the clinical experience and seminar
components. The student will not be permitted
to register for the subsequent level clinical
experience course until he/she has repeated
and successfully achieved a grade of “B” or
better in the repeated clinical experience
course. The repeating of a clinical experience
course will impact the student’s status in the
School of Education Program by requiring an
additional semester in order to complete the
repeated clinical experience course. As stated in
the Felician University Catalog: “The Repeat
grade becomes the official grade. The original
grade and repeat grade appear on the
academic transcript.” A student who does not
achieve a grade of “B” or better after the repeat
of the clinical experience/seminar course will be
dismissed from the School of Education
program.
10. Complete all make-up field absences by the end
of the current semester. Candidates who do not
satisfy the field hours within the semester will
need to repeat the course/field experience. A
candidate may submit an appeal regarding this
decision due to extenuating circumstances to
the Associate Dean.
Field Experience/Seminar
Attendance Policies
For Seminar:
1. Any unexcused absence will result in an F for
the attendance portion of the seminar grade.
2. A student who is absent more than 20% of the
required class time during the semester may be
withdrawn from the course (Seminar and
Clinical Experience).
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For Field:
1. One excused absence is permitted which must
be made up in collaboration with the
cooperating teacher and seminar professor.
More than one field absence results in an “F” for
the attendance portion of the field grade. A
student who is absent more than 20% of the
required number of clinical experience days
during the semester may be withdrawn from
the course (seminar and clinical experience).
2. No clinical experience is to be made up at the
expense of scheduled course time, as is policy
for all School of Education students.
* Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Dean of
the School.
School of Education
Student Athlete
Student athletes are not permitted to miss
scheduled class time or field due to practices and/or
scrimmages.
All full or half day absences from the clinical
experience must be made up before the end of the
current semester. This must meet the approval of
the Cooperating Teacher (CT), school principal and
university supervisor.
Student athletes must provide the Clinical Practice
and Seminar professor with their game schedule.
The University supervisor/seminar professor and the
student athlete will review the schedule for away
and home games that may conflict with field and
seminar class. Make up possibilities will be discussed
between the University supervisor and the student.
Final decisions regarding a candidate’s ability to
remain in the field course/experience will be at the
discretion of the Associate Dean.
Student athletes are not permitted to leave their
clinical experience for home games without the
approval of their college supervisor/seminar
professor. Education student athletes are placed in
field assignments close to the University. The
proximity of the clinical experience to the University
will dictate the field placement departure time.
No clinical experience is to be made up at the
expense of scheduled course time, as is policy for all
School of Education students.
Student athletes must notify their Cooperating
Teacher and University supervisor/seminar
professor in advance of away games. Notification the
day of an away game is unprofessional. The
Associate Dean can remove an athlete from a
course/experience if the school experience is
compromised because of scheduling.
Clinical Experience
Procedures
The Office of Field Placement provides and secures
all pre-service and student teaching field
placements/ assignments. School of Education
students are required to complete and submit a
Personal Data Form (PDF) to the Office of Field
Placement. A current PDF is submitted one year in
advance and should be updated if a situation arises
requiring them to be updated between time of
submission and field experience. The clinical
experience placements and settings are varied and
complement the student’s academic level and
program.
1. All teacher education students must have field
experience in an urban and special education
setting (if possible).
2. Field experience cannot be waived.
3. Toddler and day-care experience cannot be
accepted in lieu of the field experience.
4. A student who is employed in an accredited
educational site may request a change of class
setting within the employment site for one field
course. An appropriate grade-level setting will
be obtained for the student by the Office of
Field Experiences of the School of Education.
Location and program suitability will be
reviewed before approval is granted. The
school must be an accredited educational site.
Day-care and toddler employment sites cannot
qualify for a change of class setting.
* Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Dean of
the School of Education.
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Clinical Practice I & II
Placement Policy for
School of Education
Programs
A candidate will not be assigned to a school; /town/
district if the following criteria apply:
1. A candidate has or currently resides in a
requested school/town/district and has family
members currently employed for said district.
2. A candidate has been or is currently employed
in a requested school/town/district.*
3. A candidate has been or is currently an aide/
assistant, board member (or related to one) or
a PTA/PTO executive member in a requested
school/town/district.**
4. A candidate has children attending a school in a
requested school/town/district.
5. A candidate has a relative attending/ employed
in a requested school/town/district.
6. A candidate has any other affiliation with any of
the requested schools/towns/districts.
7. A candidate who fails to indicate any of the
above information on the Clinical Practice
Application Form/Clinical Practice I & II Request
for Placement Form which is processed by the
Office of Field Experiences may be removed
from this placement.
* A candidate working in a private school that does
not require certification will have their situation
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
** A candidate who has been an aide or a
paraprofessional may complete CP I and II in their
school of employment with the approval of the
Dean and/or Associate Dean.
CoMajor in Mathematics and
Education
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
This program in conjunction with the School of
Education is designed to prepare future teachers of
mathematics. The program is designed to promote
the student’s understanding of mathematical
concepts and their interrelations and applications;
provide a symbolic language as a tool for precise
reasoning, expression and computation; and lay a
foundation for graduate work in Mathematics or
Mathematics Education. The School of Education
requires that all majors complete all math courses
prior to Student Teaching or any Internship.
Professional Sequence K-6 Middle
School 5-8
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
General Education Curricular Commons
(GECC) and Professional Sequence K-6
Middle School 5-8 with the following
co-majors Art, English, Math, Science,
Social Studies
Program Degree Requirements
1. Complete a program of 120-130 semester
hours.
2. Register for EDU 290 Transition into Teaching
once the student has entered 2nd semester
Sophomore year.*
3. Successfully complete all required professional
sequence of courses required for teacher
certification receiving a grade of “B” or better in
these courses.
4. Successfully complete the required Clinical
Practices.
5. All teacher education students are required to
register and successfully pass the appropriate
PRAXIS II exams prior to EDU 400/401.
6. Students who are enrolled in the K-6/5-8
education preparation program are required to
register for the appropriate elementary Praxis II
and the appropriate middle school subject
matter specialization Praxis II. A student must
pass the K-6 required Praxis II as well as the 5-8
content area specialization Praxis II in order to
enroll in EDU400/401. Candidates who pass the
Praxis II for Elementary Education may continue
into their Clinical Internship but must
demonstrate passing scores to be
recommended for the 5-8 endorsement upon
successful completion of the program.
7. Obtain a New Jersey Substitute Teaching
Certificate in order to continue his/her upper-
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level clinical practice. The substitute teaching
certificate requires 60 credits or more for
eligibility.
8. Follow all School of Education undergraduate
policies and requirements as stated in previous
sections.
9. Maintain a grade of “B” or better in education
and professional related courses.
10. A student must maintain a minimum of 3.0
cumulative GPA throughout the teacher
education program.
11. Completion of an approved NJ DOE exit
measure is required.
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
Furthermore, students should be aware of the New
Jersey Department of Education revisions for
courses, and New Jersey Licensing Codes.
* All students must complete as a part of this course
the Stewards of Children training and the
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
training to meet New Jersey’s new requirement for
teacher certification.
Developmental Courses
Item # Title Credits
ENG 001 Developmental Writing I 5
ENG 002/101 Reading and Writing
Workshop
3
ENG 005 Reading Comprehension 3
MATH 001 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Pre-Algebra)
4
MATH 002 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Algebra)
3
General Education Commons
GECC I: Faith and Reason
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC II: Ethics, Values, and Truth
* PHIL 250 is the suggested course to fulfill GECC II
requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
GECC III: Communication and
Expression
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
EDU 102 Communication in Educational
Settings
3
GECC IV: Critical and Analytical
Thinking
* ENG150 or PHIL100 are the suggested choice to
complete GECC IV requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
ENG 150 Critical Thinking for
Persuasion
3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
GECC V: Information Literacy
Item # Title Credits
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC VI: Technological Acumen
(Satisfied within Major)
Item # Title Credits
CS 102 Digital Technology for
Educators
4
GECC VII: Quantitative and
Scientific Reasoning
Item # Title Credits
MATH 114 Mathematical Explorations 4
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
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GECC VIII: Global Consciousness
* Complete HIST 110 + an additional GECC VIII
approved elective.
Item # Title Credits
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC: Liberal Arts Concentration
• No courses within the student's Major may be
used to satisfy the nine credit Liberal Arts
Concentration.
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 200 Philosophical Foundations of
Education
3
PSYC 201 Introduction to Child
Development
3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
Related Courses
Professional Courses
Item # Title Credits
EDU 290 Transition into Teaching 3
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 214 Mathematical Explorations II &
Field
2
EDU 303 Reading/Language Arts & Field 2
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
EDU 302 Curriculum Integration and
Thematic Teaching through
Social Studies and Language
Arts
2
EDU 304 Inquiry Based Learning
through STEM
2
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 314 A–E 4
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Non-Required Electives
* These courses are required electives unless
exempt from Praxis CORE
Item # Title Credits
MATH 120 Praxis Review 1
ENG 121 Praxis Review 1
Total Credits 120-130
Course Sequencing
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Junior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 214 Mathematical Explorations II &
Field
2
EDU 303 Reading/Language Arts & Field 2
Junior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
EDU 302 Curriculum Integration and
Thematic Teaching through
Social Studies and Language
Arts
2
EDU 304 Inquiry Based Learning
through STEM
2
Senior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 314 A–E 4
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
Senior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Professional Sequence K-6/TOSD
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
General Education Curricular Commons
(GECC) and Professional Sequence K-6/
TOSD with the following co-majors
Art, English, Math, Psychology,
Science, Social Studies
Program Degree Requirements
1. Complete a program of 120-130 semester
hours.
2. Register for EDU 290 Transition into Teaching
once the student has entered 2nd semester
Sophomore year.*
3. Successfully complete all required professional
sequence of courses required for teacher
certification receiving a grade of “B” or better in
these courses.
4. Successfully complete the required Clinical
Practices.
5. All teacher education students are required to
register and successfully pass the appropriate
PRAXIS II exams prior to EDU 400/401.
6. Students who are enrolled in the K-6/5-8
education preparation program are required to
register for the appropriate elementary Praxis II
and the appropriate middle school subject
matter specialization Praxis II. A student must
pass the K-6 required Praxis II as well as the 5-8
content area specialization Praxis II in order to
enroll in EDU400/401. Candidates who pass the
Praxis II for Elementary Education may continue
into their Clinical Internship but must
demonstrate passing scores to be
recommended for the 5-8 endorsement upon
successful completion of the program.
7. Obtain a New Jersey Substitute Teaching
Certificate in order to continue his/her upper-
level clinical practice. The substitute teaching
certificate requires 60 credits or more to be
eligible for this certificate.
8. Follow all School of Education undergraduate
policies and requirements as stated in previous
sections.
9. Maintain a grade of “B” or better in education
and professional related courses.
10. A student must maintain a minimum of 3.0
cumulative GPA throughout the teacher
education program.
11. Completion of an approved NJ DOE exit
measure is required.
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Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
Also, subject to New Jersey Department of Education
revisions for courses, and New Jersey Licensing
Codes)
* All students must complete as a part of this course
the Stewards of Children training and the
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
training to meet New Jersey’s new requirement for
teacher certification.
Developmental Courses
Item # Title Credits
ENG 001 Developmental Writing I 5
ENG 002/101 Reading and Writing
Workshop
3
ENG 005 Reading Comprehension 3
MATH 001 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Pre-Algebra)
4
MATH 002 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Algebra)
3
General Education Commons
GECC I: Faith and Reason
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC II: Ethics, Values, and Truth
* PHIL 250 is the suggested course to fulfill GECC II
requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
GECC III: Communication and
Expression
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
EDU 102 Communication in Educational
Settings
3
GECC IV: Critical and Analytical
Thinking
* ENG150 or PHIL100 are the suggested choice to
complete GECC IV requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
ENG 150 Critical Thinking for
Persuasion
3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
GECC V: Information Literacy
Item # Title Credits
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC VI: Technological Acumen
(Satisfied within Major)
Item # Title Credits
CS 102 Digital Technology for
Educators
4
GECC VII: Quantitative and
Scientific Reasoning
Item # Title Credits
MATH 114 Mathematical Explorations 4
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
GECC VIII: Global Consciousness
* Complete HIST 110 + an additional GECC VIII
approved elective.
Item # Title Credits
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
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GECC: Liberal Arts Concentration
• No courses within the student's Major may be
used to satisfy the nine credit Liberal Arts
Concentration.
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 200 Philosophical Foundations of
Education
3
ENG 220 Children's Literature 3
Free Elective within Arts/
Sciences
3
Related Courses
Professional Courses
Item # Title Credits
EDU 290 Transition into Teaching 3
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 214 Mathematical Explorations II &
Field
2
EDU 303 Reading/Language Arts & Field 2
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
EDU 302 Curriculum Integration and
Thematic Teaching through
Social Studies and Language
Arts
2
EDU 304 Inquiry Based Learning
through STEM
2
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Non-Required Electives
* These courses are required electives unless
exempt from Praxis CORE
Item # Title Credits
MATH 120 Praxis Review 1
ENG 121 Praxis Review 1
Total Credits 120-130
Course Sequencing
Junior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 214 Mathematical Explorations II &
Field
2
EDU 303 Reading/Language Arts & Field 2
Junior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
EDU 302 Curriculum Integration and
Thematic Teaching through
Social Studies and Language
Arts
2
EDU 304 Inquiry Based Learning
through STEM
2
Senior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
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Senior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Professional Sequence K-12/TOSD
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
General Education Curricular Commons
(GECC) and Professional Sequence
K-12/TOSD with the following co-
majors Art, English, Math, Science,
Social Studiess
Program Degree Requirements
1. Complete a program of 120-130 semester
hours.
2. Register for EDU 290 Transition into Teaching
once the student has entered 2nd semester
Sophomore year.*
3. Successfully complete all required professional
sequence of courses required for teacher
certification receiving a grade of “B” or better in
these courses.
4. Successfully complete the required Clinical
Practices.
5. All teacher education students are required to
register and successfully pass the appropriate
PRAXIS II exams prior to EDU 400/401.
6. Students who are enrolled in the K-6/5-8
education preparation program are required to
register for the appropriate elementary Praxis II
and the appropriate middle school subject
matter specialization Praxis II. A student must
pass the K-6 required Praxis II as well as the 5-8
content area specialization Praxis II in order to
enroll in EDU400/401. Candidates who pass the
Praxis II for Elementary Education may continue
into their Clinical Internship but must
demonstrate passing scores to be
recommended for the 5-8 endorsement upon
successful completion of the program.
7. Obtain a New Jersey Substitute Teaching
Certificate in order to continue his/her upper-
level clinical practice. The substitute teaching
certificate requires 60 credits for eligibility.
8. Follow all School of Education undergraduate
policies and requirements as stated in previous
sections.
9. Maintain a grade of “B” or better in education
and professional related courses.
10. A student must maintain a minimum of 3.0
cumulative GPA throughout the teacher
education program.
11. All candidates must follow the procedures listed
previously regarding field policies and
expectations of successfully completing edTPA
during EDU 403/404 to be recommended for
licensure per the NJDOE.
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
Furthermore, students should be aware of the New
Jersey Department of Education revisions for
courses, and New Jersey Licensing Codes.
* All students must complete as a part of this course
the Stewards of Children training and the
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
training to meet New Jersey’s new requirement for
teacher certification.
Developmental Courses
Item # Title Credits
ENG 001 Developmental Writing I 5
ENG 002/101 Reading and Writing
Workshop
3
ENG 005 Reading Comprehension 3
MATH 001 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Pre-Algebra)
4
MATH 002 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Algebra)
3
General Education Commons
GECC I: Faith and Reason
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
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GECC II: Ethics, Values, and Truth
* PHIL 250 is the suggested course to fulfill GECC II
requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
GECC III: Communication and
Expression
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
EDU 102 Communication in Educational
Settings
3
GECC IV: Critical and Analytical
Thinking
* ENG150 or PHIL100 are the suggested choice to
complete GECC IV requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
ENG 150 Critical Thinking for
Persuasion
3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
GECC V: Information Literacy
Item # Title Credits
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC VI: Technological Acumen
(Satisfied within Major)
Item # Title Credits
CS 102 Digital Technology for
Educators
4
GECC VII: Quantitative and
Scientific Reasoning
Item # Title Credits
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
GECC VIII: Global Consciousness
* Complete HIST 110 + an additional GECC VIII
approved elective.
Item # Title Credits
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC: Liberal Arts Concentration
• No courses within the student's Major may be
used to satisfy the nine credit Liberal Arts
Concentration.
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 200 Philosophical Foundations of
Education
3
PSYC 201 Introduction to Child
Development
3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
Related Courses
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Professional Courses
Item # Title Credits
EDU 290 Transition into Teaching 3
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 312 Thematic Curriculum
Integration: ELA & the Content
Area
4
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
EDU 314 A–E 4
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Non-Required Electives
* These courses are required electives unless
exempt from Praxis CORE
Item # Title Credits
MATH 120 Praxis Review 1
ENG 121 Praxis Review 1
Related Requirements
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 105 or 202 3
Total Credits 120-130
Course Sequencing
Junior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 312 Thematic Curriculum
Integration: ELA & the Content
Area
4
Junior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
EDU 314 A–E 4
Senior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
Senior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Professional Sequence P-3/TOSD
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
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General Education Curricular Commons
(GECC) and Professional Sequence P-3/
TOSD with the following co-majors
Art, English, Math, Psychology,
Science, Social Studies
Program Degree Requirements
1. Complete a program of 120-130 semester
hours.
2. Register for EDU 290 Transition into Teaching
once the student has entered 2nd semester
Sophomore year.*
3. Successfully complete all required professional
sequence of courses required for teacher
certification receiving a grade of “B” or better in
these courses.
4. Successfully complete the required Clinical
Practices.
5. All teacher education students are required to
register and successfully pass the appropriate
PRAXIS II exams prior to EDU 400/401.
6. Students who are enrolled in the K-6/5-8
education preparation program are required to
register for the appropriate elementary Praxis II
and the appropriate middle school subject
matter specialization Praxis II. A student must
pass the K-6 required Praxis II as well as the 5-8
content area specialization Praxis II in order to
enroll in EDU400/401. Candidates who pass the
Praxis II for Elementary Education may continue
into their Clinical Internship but must
demonstrate passing scores to be
recommended for the 5-8 endorsement upon
successful completion of the program.
7. Obtain a New Jersey Substitute Teaching
Certificate in order to continue his/her upper
level clinical practice. The substitute teaching
certificate requires 60 credits or more for
eligibility.
8. Follow all School of Education undergraduate
policies and requirements as stated in previous
sections.
9. Maintain a grade of “B” or better in education
and professional related courses.
10. A student must maintain a minimum of 3.0
cumulative GPA throughout the teacher
education program.
11. All candidates must follow the procedures listed
previously regarding field policies and
expectations of successfully completing edTPA
during EDU 403/404 to be recommended for
licensure per the NJDOE.
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
Furthermore, students should be aware of the New
Jersey Department of Education revisions for
courses, and New Jersey Licensing Codes.
** All students must complete as a part of this
course the Stewards of Children training and the
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
training to meet New Jersey’s new requirement for
teacher certification.
Developmental Courses
Item # Title Credits
ENG 001 Developmental Writing I 5
ENG 002/101 Reading and Writing
Workshop
3
ENG 005 Reading Comprehension 3
MATH 001 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Pre-Algebra)
4
MATH 002 Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Algebra)
3
General Education Commons
GECC I: Faith and Reason
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC II: Ethics, Values, and Truth
* PHIL 250 is the suggested course to fulfill GECC II
requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
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GECC III: Communication and
Expression
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
EDU 102 Communication in Educational
Settings
3
GECC IV: Critical and Analytical
Thinking
* ENG150 or PHIL100 are the suggested choice to
complete GECC IV requirements.
Item # Title Credits
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
ENG 150 Critical Thinking for
Persuasion
3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
GECC V: Information Literacy
Item # Title Credits
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC VI: Technological Acumen
(Satisfied within Major)
Item # Title Credits
CS 102 Digital Technology for
Educators
4
GECC VII: Quantitative and
Scientific Reasoning
Item # Title Credits
MATH 114 Mathematical Explorations 4
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
GECC VIII: Global Consciousness
* Complete HIST 110 + an additional GECC VIII
approved elective.
Item # Title Credits
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC: Liberal Arts Concentration
• No courses within the student's Major may be
used to satisfy the nine credit Liberal Arts
Concentration.
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 200 Philosophical Foundations of
Education
3
PSYC 201 Introduction to Child
Development
3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
Related Courses
Professional Courses
Item # Title Credits
EDU 290 Transition into Teaching 3
ECED 201 Introduction to Early
Childhood
2
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 214 Mathematical Explorations II &
Field
2
EDU 305 The Young Child and Emergent
Literacy and Language for
Diverse Learners
3
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
ECED 307 Nurturing the Expressive Arts
in Young Children
3
EDU 304 Inquiry Based Learning
through STEM
2
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
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Non-Required Electives
* These courses are required electives unless
exempt from Praxis CORE
Item # Title Credits
MATH 120 Praxis Review 1
ENG 121 Praxis Review 1
Related Requirements
Item # Title Credits
ENG 220 Children's Literature 3
Total Credits 120-130
Course Sequencing
Junior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
ECED 201 Introduction to Early
Childhood
2
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 214 Mathematical Explorations II &
Field
2
EDU 305 The Young Child and Emergent
Literacy and Language for
Diverse Learners
3
Junior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
EDU 308 Reading Diagnosis and
Remediation for Diverse
Learners
3
EDU 320 Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation
Models
3
ECED 307 Nurturing the Expressive Arts
in Young Children
3
EDU 304 Inquiry Based Learning
through STEM
2
Senior Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
EDU 400 Clinical Practice I Seminar 1
EDU 401 Clinical Practice I 2
Senior Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
EDU 403 Clinical Internship Seminar 1
EDU 404 Clinical Internship 8
Undergraduate Major in Behavior
Analysis and Autism Studies
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Undergraduate Major in Applied Behavior
Analysis and Autism Studies
BACB Required Content Areas of Study
All students entering the program starting Fall 2021
will participate in undergraduate courses that meet
the BCaBA Task List V Requirements. (Task Lists for
BACB Certifications - Behavior Analyst Certification
Board).
Current students completing their program of
studies based on the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB) Task List V requirements and must
ensure that all requirements are met and
documents are submitted to the BACB in time to sit
for the Task List V Examination prior to it changing
on January 1, 2026.
Please note that the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB ®) and/or the Applied Behavior
Analysis International (ABAI®) can make changes to
eligibility requirements for certification at any
time. Current and future students are required to
review information from the BACB and remain
current with updates https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/
Students must also have a co-undergraduate major
and satisfy all undergraduate requirements to obtain
the Bachelor Degree. Students are responsible for
successfully completing all undergraduate
requirements (Minimum of 120 credits).
Students must complete a core set of ten lecture-
based courses (30 credits) and one required
practicum (3 credits) in ABA. The total major
program involves a minimum of 33 undergraduate
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credits in ABA, a minimum of 30 credits in a co-
major, and a minimum of 60 General Education
credits.
Six core ABA classes have been approved by the
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
and is a registered ABAI Verified Course Sequence
(VCS) meets the BACB Task List V Requirements. The
students must maintain a “B-” in all of the VCS core
ABA courses. Candidates who need additional
remediation in areas may be encouraged to take
non-credit developmental courses.
**Courses are subject to change as per NJ State
Department of Education revisions for courses,
NJ Licensing Codes, & BACB requirements.
The courses are listed below:
Professional
Courses: (30
Credits)
EDU 220
Understanding Special Populations and the
Building Collaborative Relationships across
Home School and Community for All
3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
EDU 491
Educational Programming for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 492
Basic Applied Behavior Analysis for Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 493 Team-Based Beh Assess and Implementation 2
EDU 494
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498
Behavioral Assessment and Supports for
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and
other Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 499
Professional Practices in Applied Behavior
Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders
3
SPED 401
Supporting the Success of the Uniquely Abled
Learner
3
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive Technology 3
EDU 210 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 210 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
Optional
Electives
EDU 310 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 310 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
EDU 415 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 415 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
EDU 420 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 420 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
PSYCHOLOGY-ABA CO-MAJOR:
Psychology-ABA Co-Major Requirements:
21 Credits
1 of the following:
PSYC 201
PSYC 202/
PSYC 203
Introduction to Child Development
Introduction to Adolescent Development
Adult Development and Aging
3
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in Psychology 3
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological Research 3
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 3
PSYC 410 Undergraduate Research in Psychology 3
PSYC 490 History and Systems of Psychology 3
Psychology-ABA Co-Major Elective Requirements:
Choose 6 electives (18 Credits) in any of the
following: (3 lower 200-300 level and 3 upper 400
level)
PSYC
249
Data Management for Psychologists/Fundamentals of
Data Mgmt
3
PSYC
290
Social Psychology 3
PSYC
295
Psychology of Addictions 3
PSYC
307
Psychology of Sex and Gender 3
PSYC
317
Intercultural Communications in Psychology *(Study
Abroad-Barcelona)
3
PSYC
330
Multicultural Perspectives 3
PSYC
377
Psychology of Health & Illness 3
PSYC
380
Psychology of the Family 3
PSYC
391
Motivation and Emotion 3
PSYC
401
Psychology of the Mind 3
PSYC
405
Child & Adolescence Deviance 3
PSYC
406
Abnormal Psychology 3
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PSYC
407
Psychology of Personality 3
PSYC
414
Positive Psychology 3
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
The VCS set of six courses covers the required
BCaBA content areas for Task List V. Please review
the information located on the BACB website
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
05/170113-BCBA-BCaBA-coursework-
requirements-5th-ed.pdf).
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
*Students are responsible for successfully
completing all undergraduate requirements.
**To be eligible to sit for the BCaBA exam, students
are also responsible for accumulating 1300
supervised fieldwork hours, submit all documents
that are required. Completing 1300 hours is not a
requirement for graduation.
***To become a BCaBA students must pass the
BACB Task List V BCaBA Examination.
****Passing the BCaBA exam is not a requirement
for graduation.
Additional practicum are offered. If additional
practicum not taken, the student will be required to
complete additional supervised fieldwork hours
outside of the practicum course independently to
qualify to sit for the examination.
Though we strive to find placements and BCaBA
fieldwork supervisors for all students, Felician
University cannot guarantee practicum placement.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD
As is further described by the Board
(www.bacb.com), the BACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
corporation established in 1998 to meet professional
credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts,
governments, and consumers of behavior analysis
services. On a regular basis, the BACB’s certification
requirements, exam content, and procedures
undergo a review according to international
standards for organizations that grant professional
credentials. content experts in the discipline.
Content experts in the discipline establish the BACB
requirements and examination content. Students
are required to thoroughly review the BCBA
requirements and associated documents. The VCS
Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the
students and the BACB. Each student must schedule
a meeting with the VCS Coordinator during the first
semester in the program.
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ABA/PSYCHOLOGY Undergraduate
Co-Major
ABA/PSYCHOLOGY Undergraduate Co-Major Task
List 5
Item # Title Credits
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 491 Educational Programming for
Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 492 Basic Applied Behavior
Analysis for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 493 Team-Based Behavioral
Assessment and
Implementation
2
EDU 494 Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498 Behavioral Assessment and
Supports for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 499 Professional Practices in ABA
and Autism Spectrum
Disorders
3
EDU 210 F Field Component of Practicum
in ABA
2
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
PSYC 201, 202, or 203 3
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in
Psychology
3
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 4
PSYC 410 Undergraduate Research in
Psychology
3
PSYC 490 History and Systems of
Psychology
3
ABA/PSYCHOLOGY
Undergraduate Co-Major Task
List 5
18
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ENGLISH/PSYCHOLOGY
Undergraduate Co-Major
Undergraduate Major in Applied Behavior
Analysis and Autism Studies
BACB Required Content Areas of Study
All students entering the program starting Fall 2021
will participate in undergraduate courses that meet
the BCaBA Task List V Requirements.
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
11/BCaBA-2022EligibilityRequirements_210513.pdf)
Current students completing their program of
studies based on the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB) Task List V requirements and must
ensure that all requirements are met and
documents are submitted to the BACB in time to sit
for the Task List V Examination prior to it changing
on January 1, 2026.
Please note that the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB ®) and/or the Applied Behavior
Analysis International (ABAI®) can make changes to
eligibility requirements for certification at any
time. Current and future students are required to
review information from the BACB and remain
current with updates https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/
Students must also have a co-undergraduate major
and satisfy all undergraduate requirements to obtain
the Bachelor Degree. Students are responsible for
successfully completing all undergraduate
requirements (Minimum of 120 credits).
Students must complete a core set of ten lecture-
based courses (30 credits) and one required
practicum (3 credits) in ABA. The total major
program involves a minimum of 33 undergraduate
credits in ABA, a minimum of 30 credits in a co-
major, and a minimum of 60 General Education
credits.
Six core ABA classes have been approved by the
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
and is a registered ABAI Verified Course Sequence
(VCS) meets the BACB Task List V Requirements. The
students must maintain a “B-” in all of the VCS core
ABA courses. Candidates who need additional
remediation in areas may be encouraged to take
non-credit developmental courses.
**Courses are subject to change as per NJ State
Department of Education revisions for courses,
NJ Licensing Codes, & BACB requirements.
The courses are listed below:
Professional
Courses: (30
Credits)
EDU 220
Understanding Special Populations and the
Building Collaborative Relationships across
Home School and Community for All
3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
EDU 491
Educational Programming for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 492
Basic Applied Behavior Analysis for Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 493 Team-Based Beh Assess and Implementation 2
EDU 494
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498
Behavioral Assessment and Supports for
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and
other Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 499
Professional Practices in Applied Behavior
Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders
3
SPED 401
Supporting the Success of the Uniquely Abled
Learner
3
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive Technology 3
EDU 210 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 210 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
Optional
Electives
EDU 310 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 310 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
EDU 415 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 415 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
EDU 420 S Practicum Seminar 1
EDU 420 F Field Components of Practicum in ABA 2
ENGLISH-ABA CO-MAJOR:
ENGLISH-ABA Co-Major Requirements:
18 Credits
ENG 201 Literature in English I 3
ENG 202 Literature in English II 3
ENG 203 Literature in English III 3
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ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 480 Critical Perspectives (Fall Senior Year) 3
ENG 490 Senior Seminar in English (Spring Senior Year) 3
English-ABA Co-Major Elective Requirements:
ENG Core Requirements
Take ENG-201 ENG-202 ENG-203 ENG-315 ENG-480 ENG-490
Literature in English I 3
Literature in English II 3
Literature in English III 3
Shakespeare 3
Critical Perspectives (Fall Senior Year) 3
Senior Seminar in English (Spring Senior Year) 3
Area 1 (Medieval)
Take 1 course from ENG-300 ENG-301 ENG-305 ENG-310
ENG-312 ENG-347* *(ENG 347 can be taken as a requirement
for Area 1 or Area 2 but not both)
Medieval Literature 3
King Arthur in Literature 3
Chaucer 3
Hist. of the English Language 3
Literature of the Saints 3
Myths, Fairy Tales, Medieval 3
Area 2 (Renaissance)
Take 1 COURSE FROM ENG-215 ENG-320 ENG-325 ENG-347*
*(ENG 347 can be taken as a requirement for Area 1 or Area 2
but not both)
The Drama 3
Seventeenth-Century Lit 3
Milton 3
Myths, Fairy Tales, Medieval 3
Area 3 (Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries)
Take 1 course from ENG-210 ENG-313* ENG-330 ENG-340
ENG-345 ENG-365 ENG-371* *(ENG 313 and ENG 371 can be
taken as a requirement for Area 1 or Area 2 but not both)
History of the Novel 3
Frost and Dickinson 3
18th Century Lit 3
Romantic Rebellion 3
19th Century- Victorian Age 3
American Romantic Writers 3
Autobiography 3
Area 4 (Modern to Post-Modern)
Take 1 course from ENG-313* ENG-366 ENG-370 ENG-371*
ENG-375 ENG-380 ENG-381 ENG-383 ENG-385 ENG-390
ENG-395
*(ENG 313 and ENG 371 can be taken as a requirement for
Area 1 or Area 2 but not both)
Frost and Dickinson 3
Magic & Empire 3
20th Century Prose 3
Autobiography 3
Twentieth-Century Poetry 3
20th Century: Postmodern Lit 3
Multi-Ethnic Literature 3
African American Literature 3
Women in Literature 3
Modern Continental Authors 3
Modern Drama 3
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
The VCS set of six courses covers the required
BCaBA content areas for Task List V. Please review
the information located on the BACB website
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
05/170113-BCBA-BCaBA-coursework-
requirements-5th-ed.pdf).
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
*Students are responsible for successfully
completing all undergraduate requirements.
232 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
**To be eligible to sit for the BCaBA exam, students
are also responsible for accumulating 1300
supervised fieldwork hours, submit all documents
that are required. Completing 1300 hours is not a
requirement for graduation.
***To become a BCaBA students must pass the
BACB Task List V BCaBA Examination.
****Passing the BCaBA exam is not a requirement
for graduation.
Additional practicum are offered. If additional
practicum not taken, the student will be required to
complete additional supervised fieldwork hours
outside of the practicum course independently to
qualify to sit for the examination.
Though we strive to find placements and BCaBA
fieldwork supervisors for all students, Felician
University cannot guarantee practicum placement.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD
As is further described by the Board
(www.bacb.com), the BACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
corporation established in 1998 to meet professional
credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts,
governments, and consumers of behavior analysis
services. On a regular basis, the BACB’s certification
requirements, exam content, and procedures
undergo a review according to international
standards for organizations that grant professional
credentials. content experts in the discipline.
Content experts in the discipline establish the BACB
requirements and examination content. Students
are required to thoroughly review the BCBA
requirements and associated documents. The VCS
Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the
students and the BACB. Each student must schedule
a meeting with the VCS Coordinator during the first
semester in the program.
Item # Title Credits
EDU 220 Understanding Special
Populations & Building
Collaborative Relationships
Across Home, School &
Community for All
3
EDU 210 F Field Component of Practicum
in ABA
2
EDU 491 Educational Programming for
Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 492 Applied Behavior Analysis for
Students on Autism Spectrum
3
EDU 493 Team-Based Behavioral
Assessment and
Implementation
2
EDU 494 Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498 Behavioral Assessment and
Supports for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 499 Professional Practices in ABA
and Autism Spectrum
Disorders
3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 401 Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
3
SPED 410 Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
3
ENG 201 Literatures in English I 3
ENG 202 Literatures in English II 3
ENG 203 Literatures in English III 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 480 Critical Perspectives on
Literature
3
ENG 490 Research in English 3
ENGLISH/ABA Co-Major
Electives Task List 5
12
Total Credits 130
Course Sequencing
Course Sequence and Prerequisites
Course Sequence and Prerequisites
The undergraduate program curriculum has been
designed to have a student participate in the first
two courses (EDU 491 and 492) prior to participating
in later courses (EDU 493, 494, 498, 499). Students
are encouraged to take at least one VCS course prior
to enrolling in the practicum course. In addition, a
student must maintain a B- in the VCS program.
233 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
Course Delivery
Course Delivery
The six VCS approved courses are offered remotely
through live synchronous virtual technology through
Felician University. To remotely access the courses
students must adhere to the University General
Guidelines that pertain to the needed technology
and protocol for participating in the courses.
Required Practicum Experiences
Required Practicum Experiences
As a major qualification to sit for the BACB
Examination to become a Board Certified assistant
Behavior Analyst, an applicant must officially
participate and document Supervised Fieldwork
experience https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/
uploads/2020/11/
BCaBA-2022EligibilityRequirements_210513.pdf
The applicant is responsible for acquiring and
documenting the fieldwork hours in accordance with
the official procedures of the BACB. Students must
review the BACB Fieldwork Requirements during
their first semester in the program and sign a
document indicating their understanding. In
addition, each student will receive a Program and
Practicum Handbook that delineates the
requirements. Students will be required to sign a
document indicating they have received the Program
and Practicum Handbooks.
To assist our students in accumulating hours and
advanced training, Felician requires each student to
participate in one semester practicum experience.
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the concentrated supervised
fieldwork guidelines of the BACB. During the
practicum, a student will participate in a minimum of
15 hours per week of applied behavior analytic work,
that involves both hands-on training as well as
program planning, development and evaluation
activities. The primary focus is on acquiring the skills
necessary to demonstrate competence of relevant
tasks on the BCaBA Task List V and the skills
necessary to interact effectively with consumers,
supervisors, parents, and others. Securing a
supervision site and Responsible BCBA or BCBA-D is
required prior to students enrolling in this course.
The practicum course experience will have two
primary components: A seminar component for one
credit along with a field component for two credits.
Students must be enrolled in both simultaneously.
Students may also participate in three additional
practicum experiences as electives. Each practicum
will have a one-credit seminar along with a two-
credit field experience component.
For a student to participate in the practicum
experience, they must have an official background
234 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
check as required by New Jersey. Students within the
undergraduate major are expected to comply with
the BACB Compliance Code and Disciplinary Systems
for Behavior Analysts https://www.bacb.com/wp-
content/uploads/2020/05/BACB-Compliance-Code-
english_190318.pdf at all times. Students must sign
and submit an Ethics Compliance Statement within
their first semester of matriculation in the program.
In addition, specific practicum sites may have
additional requirements.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to find
placements and supervisors.
**To be eligible to sit for the BCaBA exam, students
are also responsible for accumulating 1300
supervised fieldwork hours, submit all documents
that are required. Completing 1300 hours is not a
requirement for graduation.
Undergraduate Minor in Behavior
and Autism Studies
Degree Type
Minor
Undergraduate Minor in Applied Behavior
Analysis and Autism Studies.
BACB Required Content Areas of Study
All students entering the program starting Fall 2021
will participate in undergraduate courses that meet
the BCaBA Task List V Requirements.
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
11/BCaBA-2022EligibilityRequirements_210513.pdf)
Current students completing their program of
studies based on the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB) Task List V requirements and must
ensure that all requirements are met and
documents are submitted to the BACB in time to sit
for the Task List V Examination prior to it changing
on January 1, 2026.
Please note that the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB ®) and/or the Applied Behavior
Analysis International (ABAI®) can make changes to
eligibility requirements for certification at any
time. Current and future students are required to
review information from the BACB and remain
current with updates https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/
Students must also have a co-undergraduate major
and satisfy all undergraduate requirements to obtain
the Bachelor Degree. Students are responsible for
successfully completing all undergraduate
requirements (Minimum of 120 credits).
Students must complete a core set of six ABAI
Verified Course Sequence (VCS) lecture-based
courses (15 credits) and one required practicum (3
credits). The total minor program involves 18
undergraduate credits. The student must also have
an undergraduate major and satisfy all
undergraduate requirements to obtain the Bachelor
Degree. The core ABA set of six classes has been
approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis
International (ABAI) and is a registered ABAI Verified
Course Sequence (VCS) meets the BACB Task List V
Requirements. The students must maintain a “B” in
all of the VCS core ABA courses.
**Courses are subject to change as per NJ State
Department of Education revisions for courses,
NJ Licensing Codes, & BACB requirements.
The courses are listed below:
Course
#
Course Title Credits
EDU 491
Educational Programming for
Students with ASD and DD
3
EDU 492
Basic Applied Behavior Analysis
for Students with ASD and DD
3
EDU 493
Team-Based Beh Assess and
Implementation
2
EDU 494
Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498
Behavioral
Assessment and Supports for
Students with ASA & DD
3
EDU 499
Professional Practices in ABA &
ASD
3
EDU 210 S
EDU 210 F
Seminar Component of
Practicum in ABA
Field Component of Practicum in
ABA
1
2
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
235 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified
Assistant Behavior Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
The VCS set of six courses covers the required
BCaBA content areas for Task List V. Please review
the information located on the BACB website
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
05/170113-BCBA-BCaBA-coursework-
requirements-5th-ed.pdf).
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
*Students are responsible for successfully
completing all undergraduate requirements.
**To be eligible to sit for the BCaBA exam, students
are also responsible for accumulating 1300
supervised fieldwork hours, submit all documents
that are required. Completing 1300 hours is not a
requirement for graduation.
***To become a BCaBA students must pass the
BACB Task List V BCaBA Examination.
****Passing the BCaBA exam is not a requirement
for graduation.
Additional practicum are offered. If additional
practicum not taken, the student will be required to
complete additional supervised fieldwork hours
outside of the practicum course independently to
qualify to sit for the examination.
Though we strive to find placements and BCaBA
fieldwork supervisors for all students, Felician
University cannot guarantee practicum placement.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD
As is further described by the Board
(www.bacb.com), the BACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
corporation established in 1998 to meet professional
credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts,
governments, and consumers of behavior analysis
services. On a regular basis, the BACB’s certification
requirements, exam content, and procedures
undergo a review according to international
standards for organizations that grant professional
credentials. content experts in the discipline.
Content experts in the discipline establish the BACB
requirements and examination content. Students
are required to thoroughly review the BCBA
requirements and associated documents. The VCS
Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the
students and the BACB. Each student must schedule
a meeting with the VCS Coordinator during the first
semester in the program.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
EDU 491 Educational Programming for
Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 492 Basic Applied Behavior
Analysis for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 498 Behavioral Assessment and
Supports for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 499 Professional Practices in ABA
and Autism Spectrum
Disorders
3
Total Credits 12
Course Sequencing
236 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
Course Sequence and Prerequisites
Course Sequence and Prerequisites
The undergraduate program curriculum has been
designed to have a student participate in the first
two courses (EDU 491 and 492) prior to participating
in later courses (EDU 493, 494, 498, 499). Students
are encouraged to take at least one VCS course prior
to enrolling in the practicum course. In addition, a
student must maintain a minimum of a B average in
the VCS program.
Course Delivery
Course Delivery
The six VCS approved courses are offered on
the campus and remotely through synchronous
virtual technology through Felician University. To
remotely access the courses students must adhere
to the University General Guidelines that pertain to
the needed technology and protocol for participating
in the courses.
Required Practicum Experiences
Required Practicum Experiences
As a major qualification to sit for the BACB
Examination to become a Board Certified assistant
Behavior Analyst, an applicant must officially
participate and document Supervised Fieldwork
experience https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/
uploads/2020/11/
BCaBA-2022EligibilityRequirements_210513.pdf
The applicant is responsible for acquiring and
documenting the fieldwork hours in accordance with
the official procedures of the BACB. Students must
review the BACB Fieldwork Requirements during
their first semester in the program and sign a
document indicating their understanding. In
addition, each student will receive a Program and
Practicum Handbook that delineates the
requirements. Students will be required to sign a
document indicating they have received the Program
and Practicum Handbooks.
To assist our students in accumulating hours and
advanced training, Felician requires each student to
participate in one semester practicum experience.
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the concentrated supervised
fieldwork guidelines of the BACB. During the
practicum, a student will participate in a minimum of
15 hours per week of applied behavior analytic work,
that involves both hands-on training as well as
program planning, development and evaluation
activities. The primary focus is on acquiring the skills
necessary to demonstrate competence of relevant
tasks on the BCaBA Task List V and the skills
necessary to interact effectively with consumers,
supervisors, parents, and others. Securing a
supervision site and Responsible BCBA or BCBA-D is
required prior to students enrolling in this course.
The practicum course experience will have two
primary components: A seminar component for one
credit along with a field component for two credits.
Students must be enrolled in both simultaneously.
Students may also participate in three additional
practicum experiences as electives. Each practicum
will have a one-credit seminar along with a two-
credit field experience component.
For a student to participate in the practicum
experience, they must have an official background
237 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
check as required by New Jersey. Students within the
undergraduate major are expected to comply with
the BACB Compliance Code and Disciplinary Systems
for Behavior Analysts https://www.bacb.com/wp-
content/uploads/2020/05/BACB-Compliance-Code-
english_190318.pdf at all times. Students must sign
and submit an Ethics Compliance Statement within
their first semester of matriculation in the program.
In addition, specific practicum sites may have
additional requirements.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to find
placements and supervisors.
**To be eligible to sit for the BCaBA exam, students
are also responsible for accumulating 1300
supervised fieldwork hours, submit all documents
that are required. Completing 1300 hours is not a
requirement for graduation.
Applied Behavior Analysis and
Autism Studies Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
Degree Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
BACB Required Content Areas of
Study
All students entering the program starting Fall 2022
will participate in Applied Behavior Analysis and
Autism Studies Post-Baccalaureate courses that
meet the BCaBA Task List V Requirements.
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
11/BCaBA-2022EligibilityRequirements_210513.pdf)
Current students completing their program of
studies based on the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB) Task List V requirements and must
ensure that all requirements are met and
documents are submitted to the BACB in time to sit
for the Task List V Examination prior to it changing
on January 1, 2026.
Please note that the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB ®) and/or the Applied Behavior
Analysis International (ABAI®) can make changes to
eligibility requirements for certification at any time.
Current and future students are required to review
information from the BACB and remain current with
updates https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/
Students must complete a core set of six ABAI
Verified Course Sequence (VCS) lecture-based
courses (15 credits) and one required practicum (3
credits). The total Applied Behavior Analysis and
Autism Studies Post-Baccalaureate program involves
18 undergraduate credits. The student must already
hold a Bachelor’s Degree prior to joining the
program. The core ABA set of six classes has been
approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis
International (ABAI) and is a registered ABAI Verified
Course Sequence (VCS) meets the BACB Task List V
Requirements. The students must have a “B-” in all of
the VCS core ABA courses and pass 1 competency
exam. The competency assessment is a 40 hour RBT
training series.
The courses are listed below:
Course
#
Course Title Credits
EDU 491
Educational Programming for
Students with ASD and DD
3
EDU 492
Basic Applied Behavior Analysis
for Students with ASD and DD
3
EDU 493
Team-Based Beh Assess and
Implementation
2
EDU 494
Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498
Behavioral
Assessment and Supports for
Students with ASA & DD
3
EDU 499
Professional Practices in ABA &
ASD
3
EDU 210 S
EDU 210 F
Seminar Component of
Practicum in ABA
Field Component of Practicum in
ABA
1
2
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
238 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to find
placements and supervisors.
The VCS set of six courses covers the required
BCaBA content areas for Task List V. Please review
the information located on the BACB website
(https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
05/170113-BCBA-BCaBA-coursework-
requirements-5th-ed.pdf).
Students who are enrolled in this program are
subject to the policies and guidelines of the School
of Education Program as stated in the current
Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook.
*Students are responsible for successfully
completing all undergraduate requirements.
**To be eligible to sit for the BCaBA exam, students
are also responsible for accumulating 1300
supervised fieldwork hours, submit all documents
that are required. Completing 1300 hours is not a
requirement for graduation.
***To become a BCaBA students must pass the
BACB Task List V BCaBA Examination.
****Passing the BCaBA exam is not a requirement
for graduation.
Additional practicum are offered. If additional
practicum not taken, the student will be required to
complete additional supervised fieldwork hours
outside of the practicum course independently to
qualify to sit for the examination.
Though we strive to find placements and BCaBA
fieldwork supervisors for all students, Felician
University cannot guarantee practicum placement.
Required Practicum Experiences
As a major qualification to sit for the BACB
Examination to become a Board Certified assistant
Behavior Analyst, an applicant must officially
participate and document Supervised Fieldwork
experience https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/
uploads/2020/11/
BCaBA-2022EligibilityRequirements_210513.pdf
The applicant is responsible for acquiring and
documenting the fieldwork hours in accordance with
the official procedures of the BACB. Students must
review the BACB Fieldwork Requirements during
their first semester in the program and sign a
document indicating their understanding. In
addition, each student will receive a Program and
Practicum Handbook that delineates the
requirements. Students will be required to sign a
document indicating they have received the Program
and Practicum Handbooks.
To assist our students in accumulating hours and
advanced training, Felician requires each student to
participate in one semester practicum experience.
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the concentrated supervised
fieldwork guidelines of the BACB. During the
practicum, a student will participate in a minimum of
15 hours per week of applied behavior analytic work,
that involves both hands-on training as well as
program planning, development and evaluation
activities. The primary focus is on acquiring the skills
necessary to demonstrate competence of relevant
tasks on the BCaBA Task List V and the skills
necessary to interact effectively with consumers,
supervisors, parents, and others. Securing a
supervision site and Responsible BCBA or BCBA-D is
required prior to students enrolling in this course.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to find
placements and supervisors.
The practicum course experience will have two
primary components: A seminar component for one
credit along with a field component for two credits.
Students must be enrolled in both simultaneously.
Students may also participate in three additional
practicum experiences as electives. Each practicum
will have a one-credit seminar along with a two-
credit field experience component.
For a student to participate in the practicum
experience, they must have an official background
check as required by New Jersey. Students within the
undergraduate minor are expected to comply with
239 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
the BACB Compliance Code and Disciplinary Systems
for Behavior Analysts https://www.bacb.com/wp-
content/uploads/2020/05/BACB-Compliance-Code-
english_190318.pdf at all times. Students must sign
and submit an Ethics Compliance Statement within
their first semester of matriculation in the program.
In addition, specific practicum sites may have
additional requirements.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
EDU 491 Educational Programming for
Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and other
Developmental Disabilities
3
EDU 492 Basic Applied Behavior
Analysis for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 493 Team-Based Behavioral
Assessment and
Implementation
2
EDU 494 Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code and
Disciplinary Systems in ABA
1
EDU 498 Behavioral Assessment and
Supports for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental
Disabilities
3
EDU 499 Professional Practices in ABA
and Autism Spectrum
Disorders
3
EDU 210 S Seminar Component of
Practicum in ABA
1
EDU 210 F Field Component of Practicum
in ABA
2
Total Credits 18
Course Sequencing
Course Sequence and Prerequisites
The Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies
Post-Baccalaureate program curriculum has been
designed to have a student participate in the first
two courses (EDU 491 and 492) prior to participating
in later courses (EDU 493, 494, 498, 499). Students
are encouraged to take at least one VCS course prior
to enrolling in the practicum course.
Student must successfully earn a minimum of a B- in
each VCS course. Students who receive a C or lower
in a VCS course will need to repeat the course and
earn a B- or better to complete the program.
Course Delivery
The six VCS approved courses are offered remotely
through synchronous virtual technology through
Felician University. To remotely access the courses
students must adhere to the University General
Guidelines that pertain to the needed technology
and protocol for participating in the courses.
Behavior Analyst Certification
Board
As is further described by the Board
(www.bacb.com), the BACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
corporation established in 1998 to meet professional
credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts,
governments, and consumers of behavior analysis
services. On a regular basis, the BACB’s certification
requirements, exam content, and procedures
undergo a review according to international
standards for organizations that grant professional
credentials. content experts in the discipline.
Content experts in the discipline establish the BACB
requirements and examination content. Students
are required to thoroughly review the BCBA
requirements and associated documents. The VCS
Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the
students and the BACB. Each student must schedule
a meeting with the VCS Coordinator during the first
semester in the program.
240 Felician University 2023-2024 Catalog
Education Course
Descriptions
EDU 102 : Communication in Educational
Settings
* Fulfills GECC requirements for Communication &
Expression
Credits 3
EDU 210 F : Field Component of Practicum in
ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 2
EDU 210 S : Seminar Component of Practicum
in ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 1
EDU 214 : Mathematical Explorations II & Field
This course is designed for mathematical instruction
through learning theories, instructional techniques
and effective pedagogical practices specific to
addressing the following topics: Constructivism,
concept development, problem solving, use of
manipulatives, analysis of student’s mathematical
reasoning, technology, assessment development
and differentiation of instruction to address diverse
and special education populations. Candidates are
required to demonstrate proficiency of skills through
assigned field assignments focused one effective
planning for instruction and completion of small-
group instructional field observation.
Credits 2
EDU 220 : Understanding Special Populations &
Building Collaborative Relationships Across
Home, School &
Community for All
This course examines the nature of children
(uniquely abled, English Language Learners), their
family structures and challenges specific to
professional interaction with community agencies
and advocacy regarding the transition of special
populations (planning, implementation and
collaboration with agencies). Candidates will
investigate the nature, needs and implications for
education programming, curriculum, and instruction
for children identified as “special populations”
including: physical disabilities, cognitive
impairments, Autism and other developmental
disabilities in both inclusive and out-of-district
placements; as well as challenges for English
Language Learners. Topics will be presented in
broad terms addressing both typical and special
populations served in schools and viewed through
the lens of the lifecycle of the school-aged learner, as
well as, addressing the person-centered transition
planning model for special populations transitioning
to adult service agencies.
Credits 3
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EDU 290 : Transition into Teaching
This course is an introduction to regular and special
education as a profession through the examination
of the historical and philosophical foundations of
education in the United States and the impact of
educational policy and implementation on current
school structures and the profession of teaching.
The course will explore the following topics:
educational standards, school law (IDEA, 504, topics
specific to professional dispositions and case
studies), introduction and overview of the
characteristics of students with uniqueabilities and
Autism and appropriate professional dispositions
and expectations such as: lesson planning,
classroom management, understanding the role of
teacher (Early Childhood-Secondary) and the
connectivity between school structures and the
evolution of the schools for tomorrow (traditional/
charter/private/special education settings).
Credits 3
EDU 302 : Curriculum Integration and Thematic
Teaching through Social Studies and Language
Arts
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review Social
Studies curriculum frameworks and theries through
instructional techniques and effective pedagogical
practices specific to addressing the following topics:
current events, diversity in the classroom, Social
Constructivism, Inquiry Based Problem Solving,
Problem Based Learning, effective questioning
techniques, Socratic Method and the utilization of
Primary and Secondary Sourcing to support the
development and differentiation of instruction to
address diverse populations. Candidates are
required to demonstrate proficiency of skills through
assigned field assignments focused on effective
planning for instruction and completion of small-
group instructional field observation.
Credits 2
EDU 303 : Reading/Language Arts & Field
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review Language
Arts curriculum frameworks and theories,
instructional techniques and effective pedagogical
practices specific to addressing the following topics:
text and material selections spanning kindergarten
through grade 6, effective questioning techniques,
reading/writing workshop, grammar and
communication development/support and
assessment development and differentiation of
instruction to address diverse populations.
Candidate are required to demonstrate proficiency
of skills through assigned field assignments focused
on effective planning for instruction and completion
of small-group instructional field observation.
Credits 2
EDU 304 : Inquiry Based Learning through
STEM
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review methods,
theories, activities and pedagogy supporting inquiry-
based learning through Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics. Candidates will
explore how to integrate technology applications to
support engaging instructional practice, support
instructional environments focused on
differentiation of instruction and modified
technology applications to promote thematic
learning, scientific theory, and discovery learning
management through problem-based learning
modules. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation.
Credits 2
EDU 305 : The Young Child and Emergent
Literacy and Language for Diverse Learners
Credits 3
EDU 306 : Reading in the Content Areas
* May fulfill Honors Program Requirements
Credits 3
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EDU 308 : Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
for Diverse Learners
This course is designed to introduce and reinforce
necessary strategies for general and special student
populations and to promote student achievement as
a basis for planning instruction as well as document
student proficiencies in reading. This course
explores informal and formal assessment
procedures used for diagnostic purposes and
instructional strategies that reinforce strengths and
address remediation for reading and
comprehension deficiencies.
Credits 3
EDU 310 F : Field Component of Practicum in
ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 2
EDU 310 S : Seminar Component of Practicum
in ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 1
EDU 312 : Thematic Curriculum Integration:
ELA & the Content Area
This course is designed to emphasize the
foundations of lesson planning by creating skill,
inquiry, and concept lessons for a specific content
area utilizing the appropriate content standards for
planning instruction. Additionally, candidates will
model techniques for integrating English Language
Arts into content area instruction and thematic
lesson development for cross-curricular instructional
opportunities that serve special and diverse
populations. Candidates will focus on developing
culturally responsive classroom opportunities and
content. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation
Credits 4
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EDU 314a : Inquiry Based Learning for Content
Methods (314a: K12 English)
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review methods,
theories, activities and pedagogy supporting inquiry-
based learning through their identified area of
curriculum and licensure. Candidates will explore
how to integrate technology applications to support
engaging instructional practice, support instructional
environments focused on differentiation of
instruction and modified technology applications to
promote thematic learning, and discovery learning
management through problem-based learning
modules. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation (*Candidates can
embed this experience during their 180 Clinical
Practice Field Hours if being used for Middle School
Endorsement)
Credits 4
EDU 314b : Inquiry Based Learning for Content
Methods (314b: Social Studies)
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review methods,
theories, activities and pedagogy supporting inquiry-
based learning through their identified area of
curriculum and licensure. Candidates will explore
how to integrate technology applications to support
engaging instructional practice, support instructional
environments focused on differentiation of
instruction and modified technology applications to
promote thematic learning and discovery learning
management through problem-based learning
modules. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation (*Candidates can
embed this experience during their 180 Clinical
Practice Field Hours if being used for Middle School
Endorsement)
Credits 4
EDU 314c : Inquiry Based Learning for Content
Methods (314c: Mathematics)
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review methods,
theories, activities and pedagogy supporting inquiry-
based learning through their identified area of
curriculum and licensure. Candidates will explore
how to integrate technology applications to support
engaging instructional practice, support instructional
environments focused on differentiation of
instruction and modified technology applications to
promote thematic learning, and discovery learning
management through problem-based learning
modules. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation (*Candidates can
embed this experience during their 180 Clinical
Practice Field Hours if being used for Middle School
Endorsement)
Credits 4
EDU 314d : Inquiry Based Learning for Content
Methods (314d: Science)
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review methods,
theories, activities and pedagogy supporting inquiry-
based learning through their identified area of
curriculum and licensure. Candidates will explore
how to integrate technology applications to support
engaging instructional practice, support instructional
environments focused on differentiation of
instruction and modified technology applications to
promote thematic learning, and discovery learning
management through problem-based learning
modules. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation (*Candidates can
embed this experience during their 180 Clinical
Practice Field Hours if being used for Middle School
Endorsement)
Credits 4
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EDU 314e : Inquiry Based Learning for Content
Methods (314e: Art)
This course is designed to provide teacher
candidates with an opportunity to review methods,
theories, activities and pedagogy supporting inquiry-
based learning through their identified area of
curriculum and licensure. Candidates will explore
how to integrate technology applications to support
engaging instructional practice, support instructional
environments focused on differentiation of
instruction and modified technology applications to
promote thematic learning, and discovery learning
management through problem-based learning
modules. Candidates are required to demonstrate
proficiency of skills through assigned field
assignments focused on effective planning for
instruction and completion of small-group
instructional field observation (*Candidates can
embed this experience during their 180 Clinical
Practice Field Hours if being used for Middle School
Endorsement)
Credits 4
EDU 320 : Educational Assessment
Development and Evaluation Models
This course is designed to introduce teacher
candidates the elements of designing and
implementing valid and reliable assessments and to
explore to role of instructional planning, reviewing
assessment outcomes, modifications to instruction
based on assessment outcomes and reflection for
continued instructional growth as a practitioner.
Candidates will become familiar with both the
development of instruments and rubrics, explore the
validity/reliability process, review and utilize models
required under Achieve NJ and explore the
professional expectations of in-service teachers
through effective evaluative tools such as Danielson,
Strong and Marzano.
Credits 3
EDU 400 : Clinical Practice I Seminar
This seminar is designed to emphasize themes and
guidelines as it relates to the instructional planning,
modality of instruction, assessment design and
promoting a successful and inclusive learning
environment during the Clinical Practice experience.
Candidates work with the seminar instructor in
preparation for the submission of the required
teaching performance portfolio required for
licensure.
Credits 1
EDU 401 : Clinical Practice I
This clinical experience is designed to provide the
Clinical Intern with an assigned Cooperating Teacher.
Candidates are required to be actively engaged in
the planning, instruction and assessment of their
assigned learning environment. Formal assessments
will be conducted to assess the candidate’s skills,
knowledge and professional dispositions. All
candidates in Clinical Practice are required to
complete a minimum of 2 full-days per week over
fifteen weeks (180 hours) and be observed formally
by a University Supervisor.
Credits 2
EDU 403 : Clinical Internship Seminar
This seminar is designed to emphasize themes and
guidelines as it relates to the instructional planning,
modality of instruction, assessment design and
promoting a successful and inclusive learning
environment during the Clinical Internship
experience. Candidates work with the seminar
instructor in preparation for the submission of the
required teaching performance portfolio required
for licensure.
Credits 1
EDU 404 : Clinical Internship
This clinical experience is designed to provide the
Clinical Intern with an assigned Cooperating Teacher
and to assume the role and demonstrate ability to
serve as the lead instructor. Candidates are required
to be actively engaged in the planning, instruction
and assessment of their assigned learning
environment. Formal assessments will be conducted
to assess the candidate’s skills, knowledge and
professional dispositions. All candidates in the
Clinical Internship experience are required to
complete a full-time instructional experience for
fifteen weeks (525 hours) and be observed formally
by a Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor.
All candidates must successfully submit a completed
teacher performance portfolio and secure the
required passing score determined by the NJDOE to
be eligible for teacher licensure upon program
completion.
Credits 8
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EDU 415 F : Field Component of Practicum in
ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 2
EDU 415 S : Seminar Component of Practicum
in ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 1
EDU 420 F : Field Component of Practicum in
ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 2
EDU 420 S : Seminar Component of Practicum
in ABA
Students will participate in a practicum experience
that will follow the experience guidelines of the
Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Small group
supervision will be provided on a weekly basis.
Students will apply the content of the ABA program
courses and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Task List while directly working with individuals with
ASD and other Developmental Disabilities in their
supervision experience. Students will receive the
supervision and feedback needed to develop the
professional repertoire of a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst.
* Felician University cannot guarantee practicum
placement or Fieldwork supervisor. However, we will
help assist those students who need to
find placements and supervisors.
Credits 1
EDU 491 : Educational Programming for
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and
other Developmental Disabilities
Evidenced based educational practices for students
with ASD and other developmental disabilities are
explored. Students examine research based Positive
Behavioral Supports for increasing academics,
communication, and social skills, and for decreasing
disruptive behaviors.
Credits 3
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EDU 492 : Basic Applied Behavior Analysis for
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and
other Developmental Disabilities
The application of Applied Behavior Analysis with
students with ASD and other developmental
disabilities will be emphasized. Participants will
explore strategies to conduct functional behavioral
assessments and provide positive behavioral
supports.
Credits 3
EDU 492 : Applied Behavior Analysis for
Students on Autism Spectrum
The application of Applied Behavior Analysis with
students with ASD and other developmental
disabilities will be emphasized. Participants will
explore strategies to conduct functional
behavioral assessments and provide positive
behavioral supports.
Credits 3
EDU 493 : Team-Based Behavioral Assessment
and Implementation
Students acquire knowledge and skills for
implementing team based behavioral assessments
with professionals and parents. Emphasis will be on
methods to identify socially significant behaviors,
relevant skill strengths and deficits, and preferred
items and tasks. In addition, students will gain
information of specific methods to supervise,
manage, and support others involved in assessment
and intervention programs.
Credits 2
EDU 494 : Professional and Ethical Compliance
Code and Disciplinary Systems in ABA
This course will ephasize professional practices
based on the BACB Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts and the
BACB Code-Enforcement Procedures. Students will
be provided with an overview of the codes and
procedures used for promoting and maintaining
standards of professional conduct in the practice of
behavior analysis.
Credits 1
EDU 498 : Behavioral Assessment and Supports
for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other Developmental Disabilities
Direct observational methods and functional
assessment procedures are explored for individuals
with ASD and other DD for the purpose of planning
educational and positive behavioral supports.
Students learn the process of designing behavioral
and educational supports based on information
gathered from objective behavioral data collection.
Credits 3
EDU 499 : Professional Practices in ABA and
Autism Spectrum Disorders
This course will emphasize professional practices
based on the BACB Task List 4 and the BACB
Professional Disciplinary and Ethical Standards and
the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for
Behavior Analysts. Students will be provided with an
overview of the Guidelines. Emphasis will be on both
the importance of delivering evidenced based
practices and performing in a manner consistent
with the professional and ethical standards.
Credits 3
EDU 806 : Practicum in Applied Behavior
Analysis
Credits 3
EDU 807 : Advanced Practicum in Applied
Behavior Analysis
Credits 3
English
Students interested in English may also opt for an
English Focus within the Humanities Interdisciplinary
Studies Major. (See Humanities section.)
* ENG 101 is a co-requisite for 100 level English
courses. ENG 102 is a co-requisite for 200 level
English courses.
* Both ENG 101 and 102 are pre-requisites for 300
and 400 level English courses.
Bachelor of Arts in English
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Graduates in the English major at Felician University
will be able to:
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1. Relate to the text as a means of gaining a
deeper understanding of themselves and of the
world.
2. Apply critical reading and thinking skills to the
analysis and explication of the literary text.
3. Interpret texts from a variety of genres using
literary critical approaches.
4. Incorporate scholarly research in the
interpretation and analysis of literature.
5. Refine skills in written and oral communication.
English majors are prepared for graduate school by
exposure to a variety of literary forms, works, and
historical periods as well as by practice in critical
analysis. The curriculum is also designed to produce
literate, well-spoken persons who can enter
professional studies in law or medicine as well as to
provide communication and thinking skills highly
valued in the business and professional world.
Independent study, internships, seminars, and a
senior research project help the student acquire
intellectual maturity and a wide range of practical
and scholarly experience.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
ENG 201 Literatures in English I 3
ENG 202 Literatures in English II 3
ENG 203 Literatures in English III 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 480 Critical Perspectives on
Literature
3
ENG 490 Research in English 3
Course Selections
Select three credits from each of the following areas:
* Area studies may be taken in any sequence.
Area 1: Medieval
* Select a course from the following:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 300 Medieval Literature 3
ENG 301 King Arthur in History and
Myth
3
ENG 305 Chaucer 3
ENG 310 History of the English
Language: Old and Middle
English
3
ENG 312 The Literature of the Saints 3
ENG 347 Myths, Fairy Tales and
Medieval Romances
3
Area 2: Renaissance
* Select a course from the following:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 215 The Drama 3
ENG 320 Seventeenth Century
Literature: Politics, Passion,
and Prayer
3
ENG 325 Milton 3
ENG 347 Myths, Fairy Tales and
Medieval Romances
3
Area 3: Eighteenth and Nineteenth
Centuries
* Select a course from the following:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 210 History of the Novel 3
ENG 302 Themes in Literature: From
Classic to Modern
3
ENG 313 Two American Poets:
Dickinson and Frost
3
ENG 330 Eighteenth Century Literature 3
ENG 340 The Romantic Rebellion 3
ENG 345 Nineteenth Century Studies:
The Victorian Age
3
ENG 365 American Romantic Writers 3
ENG 371 Autobiography 3
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Area 4: Modern to Postmodern
* Select a course from the following:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 313 Two American Poets:
Dickinson and Frost
3
ENG 366 Magic and Empire Around the
World: Colonial to Post-
Colonial Literature
3
ENG 370 Twentieth Century Studies:
The Crises of Values A Prose
Statement
3
ENG 371 Autobiography 3
ENG 372 Cinema and Literature 3
ENG 375 Twentieth Century Poetry: The
Crises of Form
3
ENG 380 Twentieth Century Studies:
Postmodern Literature
3
ENG 381 Multi-Ethnic Literature:
America's Many Cultures
3
ENG 383 African-American Literature 3
ENG 385 Women in Literature 3
ENG 390 Modern Continental Authors 3
ENG 395 Modern Drama 3
ENG 396 Contemporary Drama 3
English Electives
* Complete two additional English electives
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Math)
3 - 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
ENG 201 Literatures in English I 3
English Area Selection 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
ENG 202 Literatures in English II 3
English Area Selection 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
English Area Selection 3
ENG 203 Literatures in English III 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
English Area Selection 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
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Fourth Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
ENG 480 Critical Perspectives on
Literature
3
English Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
ENG 490 Research in English 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Minor in English
Degree Type
Minor
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
ENG 201 Literatures in English I 3
ENG 202 Literatures in English II 3
ENG 203 Literatures in English III 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
English Electives
Students must complete an additional 6 credits of
English electives, at least 3 credits of which must be
at the 300/400 level.
Total Credits 18
Minor in Theater Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Joint minor in Theater Studies is offered by the
Department of Communications and the
Department of English and Foreign Languages
In this minor the student explores theater as a
practical craft and an intellectual discipline
combining the hands-on courses of the Department
of Communication's Theater Concentration with the
in-depth studies of specific playwrights and of
periods in dramatic styles of specific periods of
theater history in courses offered by the Department
of English and Foreign Languages.
Department of Communications
Requirements
Item # Title Credits
COMM 140 Introduction to Theatre 3
COMM 247 Acting I 3
COMM 248 Acting II 3
Department of English and Foreign
Languages Requirements
* Complete nine credits from the following courses:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 215 The Drama 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 395 Modern Drama 3
ENG 396 Contemporary Drama 3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Writing
Degree Type
Minor
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Five Course Selection
* Complete 15 credits from the following list:
* ENG 400 and ENG 452 will depend upon the nature
of the agreement between a faculty member or,
possibly, an outside body relevant to the writing/
publishing field.
Item # Title Credits
ENG 109 Crafting a Life: Biographies,
Autobiographies, Diaries,
Journals
3
ENG 130 Travel Writing 3
ENG 150 Critical Thinking for
Persuasion
3
ENG 212 Creative Writing 3
ENG 240 Technical Writing for the
Professions
3
ENG 335 Community Writing 3
ENG 371 Autobiography 3
ENG 400 Independent Study 3
ENG 452 Internship in English 3
Total Credits 15
Theater Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Joint minor in Theater Studies is offered by the
Department of Communications and the
Department of English and Foreign Languages.
In this minor the student explores theater as a
practical craft and an intellectual discipline
combining the hands-on courses of the Department
of Communication's Theater Concentration with the
in-depth studies of specific playwrights and of
periods in dramatic styles of specific periods of
theater history in courses offered by the Department
of English and Foreign Languages.
The minor requires the completion of eighteen (18)
credits, 9 from the Department of Communications
and 9 from the Department of English and Foreign
Languages:
Communication Requirements
Item # Title Credits
COMM 140 Introduction to Theatre 3
COMM 247 Acting I 3
COMM 248 Acting II 3
English Requirements
* Complete 9 credits from the following course
offerings:
Item # Title Credits
ENG 215 The Drama 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
ENG 395 Modern Drama 3
ENG 396 Contemporary Drama 3
Total Credits 18
English Course
Descriptions
ENG 001 : Developmental Writing I
The focus of this course is the intensive study of
English fundamentals of reading and writing that will
enable students to develop an expanded vocabulary
and critical reading skills. Emphasis in writing will be
placed on mastery of grammar, sentence structure,
and paragraphing. Writing lab tutorials are required.
Note: a “C” is the minimal acceptable grade in this
course.
Credits 5
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ENG 002/101 : Reading and Writing Workshop
A single, linked reading and writing intensive course
that looks like two courses when the student enrolls.
There is one English professor assigned to both
classes running back-toback, in which students are
doing the same work as any other student taking
ENG 101. Because of this, students receive three
credits that count towards graduation once they
pass the course. The course is designed to give
students with weaker backgrounds or greater
difficulties in writing and reading the extra time and
instruction they need to succeed in ENG 101.
Emphasis is placed on increasing the level of writing
skills and reading comprehension. The use of the
thesis sentence and patterns of organization in
reading and writing are stressed, as is further study
of grammar, sentence structure, and essay writing.
Writing lab tutorials are required. Note: A “C” is the
minimum acceptable grade in this course.
Credits 3
ENG 005 : Reading Comprehension
This three-credit course is designed to give students
with weaker backgrounds or greater difficulties in
reading added skills and an exposure to readings
across the curriculum. It is designed to equip
students with the skills needed to become effective
readers and critical thinkers. Emphasis will be placed
on developing the reading techniques essential for
mastering the comprehension of college reading
materials, acquiring a fundamental knowledge of
vocabulary in various disciplines, and applying
reading skills to expand proficiency in college
writing. (Students are placed in this class by their
Accuplacer reading scores). Note: A “C” is the
minimum acceptable grade in this course.
Credits 3
ENG 101 : College Writing and Research I
This course reinforces the methods of writing
college-level expository prose, with emphasis on the
following: revision techniques, paragraph coherence,
grammatical and structural clarity, patterns of
organization, and thematic development. Students
write several essays utilizing writing methods
acquired in the course. Students will learn and apply
the fundamentals of college research using MLA and
APA research formats.
Note: A “C” is the minimum acceptable grade for this
course.
Credits 3
ENG 102 : College Writing and Research II
This is a research and writing course designed to
develop students' ability to locate, evaluate, and
incorporate a variety of sources of information into a
text of their own. Students will construct persuasive
arguments incorporating their research in a variety
of papers and writing assignments including the
research paper. Critical reading and analysis of
selections of literature (fiction, poetry, drama, and
nonfiction) will provide examples of sophisticated
strategies of writing to enhance the student's
effectiveness in written communication. These
readings will focus on themes and issues that will
then serve as the topic of student essays. Refining
the research and writing skills developed in ENG-101
will be part of each paper assignment, including the
research paper, allowing the student to demonstrate
competency in the correct use of APA or MLA
citation, the processes of revision and editing, and
the correct use of style, grammar, and punctuation.
Note: A “C” is the minimum acceptable grade for this
course.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101
ENG 109 : Crafting a Life: Biographies,
Autobiographies, Diaries, Journals
A study of major writers of personal nonfictional
prose. Students will analyze the characteristics of the
genres of biography, autobiography, letters, journals,
and diaries. This course will develop writing and
critical skills while introducing writers of varied
historical times, styles, ethnic groups, sexes, and
classes.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101
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ENG 110 : Science Fiction
The course will provide opportunities to study the
more popular science fiction of the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries and to relate the selections of
science fiction to Victorian, Modern, and post-
Modern literature and critical theory. Emphasis will
be placed on understanding science fiction as a
reflection on and reaction to developing
technologies and modernist philosophies. Students
will study the works of Wells, Verne, Heinlein, Clarke,
Bradbury, Vonnegut, King, and Shatner.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101
ENG 111 : Detective Fiction
The course studies the evolution of the detective
novel from Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle to the present. It examines the genre’s
presentation of 19th century society’s image of
civility, propriety, and stability which the detective
supports with his wits and moral authority. The
course traces the genre’s evolution through the 20th
century’s increasing incivility and instability against
which the detective now often a knight errant
struggles with increasingly compromised moral
success. The divergent strains of American and
British detective fiction will be compared.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101
ENG 121 : Praxis Review
This course is designed to familiarize the student
with the structure and content of the Praxis I Core
Reading (5712) and Writing (5722) tests. These CORE
exams measure reading and writing competencies
needed to prepare for a career in education. The
course focuses on key concepts of language arts and
the ability to effectively read and write before
enrolling in a teacher education program. The
course includes detailed instruction and hands-on
practice through quizzes and practice tests.
Credits 1
ENG 122 : Literature of Paterson
This course examines significant literary works by
the following writers who have used Paterson in
their major literary works: William Carlos Williams,
John Updike, Allen Ginsberg, Junot Diaz, Rosa Alcala,
Judith Ortiz Cofer, Emma Goldman, Maria Gillan, and
others. Students will learn techniques of close
reading, literary interpretation, and will enhance
their writing and speaking skills. Williams is a major
poet whose urban imagism transformed modern
poetry while Ginsberg’s poetry added an anguished
lyricism to themes of madness, sexuality, and
protest. Updike’s and Diaz’s novels center on
conflicts of identity and immigration. Poets Maria
Gillan, Judith Ortiz Cofer, and Rosa Alcala use
intimate female voices to describe ethnicity and
family. Emma Goldman writes about politics,
freedom, and feminism. Texts for the course include
various genres, genders, and time periods. Field trips
to sites in Paterson will be arranged.
Credits 3
ENG 130 : Travel Writing
“Travel Writing” is a creative essay-writing course, an
introduction to both the theory and practice of travel
writing. We will read both contemporary and classics
of travel writing that use poetry, historical analysis,
narrative and description to engage readers in the
experience of the journey. Rather than following a
lectured program around historic sites, students will
engage in research and actively pursue a knowledge
of art, history, and culture, with which to
contextualize their own experience. Students will
evaluate both the literary and ethical value of the
texts they read. The class will serve as a creative
writing workshop, and the student will finish the
course with a polished, creative, and expressive
essay in a popular and publishable genre. (This class
is a study abroad course. The first part of the course
takes place two days a week during the spring
semester at FC; the second part takes place during
late spring/summer for five weeks abroad.)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ENG 102 or concurrent enrollment
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ENG 131 : Travel Writing: About Paterson and
the world
This course is an introduction to writing creative
nonfiction about journey and sense of place.
Students will keep journals detailing their
experiences of Paterson, emphasizing clear and
sensual writing. Visiting parks, the Great Falls, and
the historic district, students will practice combining
historical research with descriptive narratives.
Visiting local restaurants and businesses, students
will capture the city’s culture. The classic writers
of travel writing use poetry, history, and description
to engage readers with cultures they are then
enticed to visit in person or in imagination. Students
will read and evaluate travel writing of the past, and
then revise their own journals into
formal travel essays with a sense of genre and
audience. This is an interdisciplinary course that
develops critical reading skills and creative
composition.
Credits 3
ENG 150 : Critical Thinking for Persuasion
The essay is a laboratory of thought. Logical thinking
and valid evidence are key to effective essay writing
but also to any kind of writing intended to persuade.
This course builds on the skills practiced in ENG 101,
with selfreflexive examination of the students’ own
writing processes. Students will examine logical
fallacies and effective arguments in their own work
and in the world. Students will write to experiment
with critical thinking in a variety of persuasive
modes, including oral presentations, essays, and
hypertext. Students will write reasoned and creative
non-fiction for a variety of audiences in and beyond
the academy. (Satisfies the GECC Area IV Critical &
Analytical Thinking requirement.)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101
ENG 201 : Literatures in English I
An in-depth survey of representative literary
selections from British and American literature from
the Middle Ages to 1699. Students will examine in
detail major writers and texts, and will acquire
knowledge of the significant historical, intellectual,
and cultural events of the period.
Credits 3
ENG 202 : Literatures in English II
An in-depth survey of representative literary
selections from British and American literature from
1700 to 1899. Students will examine in detail major
writers and texts and will acquire knowledge of the
significant historical, intellectual, and cultural events
of the period.
Credits 3
ENG 203 : Literatures in English III
An in-depth survey of representative literary
selections from British, American, and European
literature from 1900 to the present. Students will
examine in detail major writers and texts and will
acquire knowledge of the significant historical,
intellectual, and cultural events of the period.
Credits 3
ENG 209 : The Short Story
This course focuses on English and American short
stories and literary analysis of the genre through
examples of short stories from various writers and
historical periods.
Credits 3
ENG 210 : History of the Novel
Students analyze the elements of the novel and
categories within this genre. A critical evaluation of
major English and American novels concentrates on
those exemplifying historical and aesthetic
development of this literary form. [AREA 3]
Credits 3
ENG 211 : Community Writing: The Great Falls
Through this course, students will read a variety of
thinkers (historians, journalists, citizens) in a
workshop format with in-class discussion and
frequent reading and writing assignments. Students
will be paired with individuals to interview from
Paterson. They will complete a variety of research
and writing tasks, including articles, interviews,
profiles, histories, reports, fact sheets, reviews, and
web-based writing of use to audiences outside of the
University. Most of the writing for the course will be
published and distributed to a much larger audience
and to different kinds of readers than the student is
accustomed to, allowing them to experience how
their writing affects the community.
Credits 3
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ENG 212 : Creative Writing
This course will develop students’ creative abilities in
writing poetry, short stories, plays, and non-fictional
prose. An analysis of types of literature and the
writing, revising, criticizing, and marketing of one’s
own work will be covered.
Credits 3
ENG 213 : Paterson Texts & Contexts: Social and
Cultural History of Paterson
Credits 3
ENG 215 : The Drama
The course begins with the Quem Quaeritis trope
and the development of drama in its religious and
liturgical settings. It proceeds from this development
through an examination of the medieval cycle plays,
moralities, and early Tudor comedies. The course
continues with a study of Elizabethan and Jacobean
comedy and tragedy and its religious, classical, and
folk backgrounds, considers the closing of the
theaters in 1643 and the reappearance of theatrical
entertainment with the Restoration in 1660. The
course continues with a consideration of Restoration
and Eighteenth-Century comedy and tragedy and
closes with brief examination of Romantic “closet”
drama. [AREA 2]
Credits 3
ENG 220 : Children's Literature
An exploration of the types and categories of
children’s literature with emphasis on oral tradition,
critical analysis of specific literary pieces, and a study
of the illustrations in children’s books.
Credits 3
ENG 240 : Technical Writing for the Professions
Technical Writing for the Professions is an advanced
writing course that emphasizes workplace and
technical communication and editing appropriate to
diverse professions. You will study and practice
selected types of discourse employed in professional
writing situations—including summaries,
descriptions, instructions, visuals, reports, and
proposals— preparing you for different systems of
writing during your professional lives. You will
examine and analyze examples from the writing of
workplace professionals and use them as models to
demonstrate the transition from academic to
professional writing. Ultimately, the course is
designed to recognize and address the relationship
between effective communication and professional
success by applying the skills of writing in a
professional context.
Credits 3
ENG 300 : Medieval Literature
Students study in-depth the major texts and authors
from the Middle Ages. [AREA 1]
Credits 3
ENG 301 : King Arthur in History and Myth
This course traces the origins of the historical Arthur
from the early histories of Gildas, Nennius, and
Geoffrey of Monmouth through the beginnings of
the mythic Arthur in the Arthurian Romances of
Chretien de Troyes, Marie de France, and Thomas
Malory. We will look briefly at the presence of Arthur
in contemporary literature as well. The course will
conclude with readings and analysis of the Grail
legends to gain an understanding of how a literary
archetype is born. [AREA 1]
Credits 3
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ENG 302 : Themes in Literature: From Classic
to Modern
This course explores paired readings from classical
and modern literary works and introduces students
to the inter-textual nature of literary interpretation
and to such common concerns as self, identity, and
community. Students read ancient texts from the
classical Greek and Roman worlds, the
JudeoChristian tradition, and modern works. Homer,
Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, Dante, Shakespeare
and others may be included. Students will read
deeply and critically in multiple genres, disciplines,
and themes to understand how “great works”
remain in dialogue with one another over time and
how the legacy of western thought can be
understood through the prism of contemporary
literature. Each work read describes a series of
choices that leave the main characters changed by
their encounters as they construct their identity and
what they learn on their way. [AREA 3]
Credits 3
ENG 305 : Chaucer
This course is designed as an introduction to the
Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer. Students will
learn to read, translate, and recite the original
Middle English while becoming familiar with
Chaucer’s life and times and the social and political
climate of late medieval England. This course will
also examine various manuscript illustrations of his
works as well as some modern electronic means for
studying Chaucer and the Middle Ages more
generally. No previous knowledge of Middle English
is necessary. [AREA 1]
Credits 3
ENG 310 : History of the English Language: Old
and Middle English
A study of the grammar and the pronunciation of
Old and Middle English, with emphasis on
translation of selected texts and a brief study of the
origins and development of the English language.
Representative Medieval selections include the New
Testament, Caedmon by Bede, The Whale, Piers
Plowman, The Owl and the Nightingale, and sections
of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. [AREA 1]
Credits 3
ENG 312 : The Literature of the Saints
Students examine the literature of the saints from
the early Church Fathers to contemporary figures in
order to understand the human relationship to God
and quest for ultimate happiness. Authors studied
include St. Augustine, St. Francis, St. Thomas
Aquinas, St. Thomas More, St. Ignatius, St. Felix of
Cantalice, St. Damian, and St. Therese among others.
[AREA 1]
Credits 3
ENG 313 : Two American Poets: Dickinson and
Frost
This course gives students an opportunity to study
closely two of the most important American poets:
Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. Emphasis is upon
the technical and lyric characteristics of the poetry,
as well as an understanding of the thematic
construction. [AREA 3 or 4]
Credits 3
ENG 315 : Shakespeare
A study of selected comedies, historical plays and
tragedies of Shakespeare to illustrate the
development of his art and thought in relation to the
Elizabethan period.
Credits 3
ENG 320 : Seventeenth Century Literature:
Politics, Passion, and Prayer
A study of the major poetry and prose of the
seventeenth century in England including an
examination of the intellectual and political events of
the period and a detailed analysis of significant
works by Milton, Donne, Herbert, Herrick, and
others. The student will understand the
development of the prose, poetry, and thought of
this era. [AREA 2]
Credits 3
ENG 325 : Milton
This course includes the major works in poetry and
prose of John Milton, with emphasis on Paradise
Lost, the sonnets, and other selected works, such as
Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes. Milton’s
cultural, intellectual, and political contexts are also
covered. [AREA 2]
Credits 3
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ENG 330 : Eighteenth Century Literature
The course develops an appreciation for distinctively
eighteenth-century forms that include the “heroic
couplet,” “mock-heroic,” and satire. The course also
considers the novel and its “rise,” the development
of theories of the sublime and the picturesque, and
the discipline of aesthetics. The course includes
coverage of Pope, Fielding, Swift, Johnson, and Gray,
as well as a significant focus on the rise of a
“woman’s tradition” exemplified in the work of Finch,
Montagu, and their successors. [AREA 3]
Credits 3
ENG 335 : Community Writing
This is a theme-based reading and writing course
that gives students the opportunity to read a variety
of non-fiction texts and write for an audience
outside of the academic context. It integrates service
learning by focusing on having students write and do
research for a non-profit organization.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, which will include a
face-to-face meeting and the submission of a brief
writing sample.
ENG 340 : The Romantic Rebellion
A critical analysis of poetry and prose with attention
to historical and intellectual background from
approximately 1780 to 1830. Focus on works of
Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and
Keats. [AREA 3]
Credits 3
ENG 345 : Nineteenth Century Studies: The
Victorian Age
A critical analysis of representative poetry and prose
from approximately 1830 to 1900. Focus will be on
the relationship between literary art and the
intellectual and social history of the period. Writers
included are Tennyson, the Brownings, the Rossettis,
Hopkins, and others. [AREA 3]
Credits 3
ENG 347 : Myths, Fairy Tales and Medieval
Romances
An in-depth examination of selected myths, fairy
tales and medieval romances in English. Students
will examine in detail major writers and texts and will
acquire knowledge of these genres and the
significant historical, intellectual, and cultural events
surrounding them. This course is taught through
electronic delivery and is on-line. [AREAS 1 or 2]
Credits 3
ENG 350 : Special Topics in English
This course varies by semester and instructor and
allows students to pursue an area not addressed by
other courses in the Department.
ENG 365 : American Romantic Writers
A study of the major writers of the American
romantic period including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, Melville, and Dickinson. The course also
includes a brief treatment of the nature and
beginnings of Romanticism. [AREA 3]
Credits 3
ENG 366 : Magic and Empire Around the World:
Colonial to Post-Colonial Literature
Essential to understanding contemporary global
culture, colonial literature of the nineteenth and
early twentieth century justified the rule of colonies
from Europe, particularly Britain’s empire.
Postcolonial literature of the late twentieth and
twenty-first centuries highlights the lingering
traumas of colonialism and imperialism which were
left behind by the clash of cultures with unequal
distributions of power. This course is designed to
acquaint students with significant colonial and
postcolonial narratives from around the world.
Themes of identity, language, race, religion, and
gender will inform readings of magical realism and
representations of exotic others. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 370 : Twentieth Century Studies: The
Crises of Values A Prose Statement
An examination of some major works of prose
fiction by writers in British and American literature
from the turn of the century to World War II.
Emphasis upon Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Woolf,
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Stein, Orwell and O’Connor.
[AREA 4]
Credits 3
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ENG 371 : Autobiography
Students examine major English and American
authors from 17th to 21st century who have written
autobiographies. Through an analysis of style, form,
and theme, autobiography will be seen as a literary
genre expressing self and self-consciousness, and
combining fictive and factual elements. [AREA 3 or
AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 372 : Cinema and Literature
Students examine the language and grammar of
film, the history and development of style, film
criticism and aesthetics, international cinema, and
engage in a comparative study of the screen arts and
literary adaptations. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 375 : Twentieth Century Poetry: The Crises
of Form
An examination of the major poets in British and
American literature from W.B. Yeats to World II.
Emphasis upon Yeats, Millay, T.S. Eliot, Moore,
Pound, Stevens, Frost, Williams, and Plath. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 380 : Twentieth Century Studies:
Postmodern Literature
An examination of major writers of the postWorld
War II era whose works are centered upon the
themes of loneliness, human intimacy and the
realization of self. Includes American, British and
Continental writers in English. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 381 : Multi-Ethnic Literature: America's
Many Cultures
This course is about the literature and experiences
of the varied ethnic groups found in American
culture. It includes the writings and cultures of
Native American, Latino, Asian, African-American,
Jewish, and various White American authors. [AREA
4]
Credits 3
ENG 383 : African-American Literature
This course acquaints the student with both prose
and poetry written by AfricanAmericans as an
integral part of the American literary tradition.
Beginning with mythical, symbolic, and oral
traditions in Africa, the course explores their
influence on AfricanAmerican literature from 1750 to
the present, with a particular focus on 20th century
literature. The importance of literature as a
reflection of the African experience in America will
be stressed. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 385 : Women in Literature
A thematic study of the female image created by
male and female writers, focusing on major authors
who are women, and on the practice of feminist
literary analysis. It explores women’s and men’s
creation of identity within social structures that
define acceptable feminine and masculine images.
[AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 390 : Modern Continental Authors
A study of the masterpieces of selected modern
continental authors who address historical and
humanistic issues particular to Germany, Russia, and
France. Authors studied include Kafka, Hesse, Mann,
Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Camus. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 395 : Modern Drama
This course concentrates on the authors and
movements in continental, British, and American
drama from Ibsen and Strindberg to the present.
[AREA 4]
Credits 3
ENG 396 : Contemporary Drama
This course concentrates on selected authors and
movements in contemporary drama from the 1980’s
to the present. [AREA 4]
Credits 3
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ENG 400 : Independent Study
With instructor’s approval, a student may arrange to
pursue a course of study in a specific area of
literature or communications. The course involves
tutorial meetings with the instructor, independent
readings, and an indepth research project. Normally
restricted to juniors or seniors, this course may be
taken when a schedule conflict precludes taking a
scheduled literature elective.
Credits 3
ENG 452 : Internship in English
This course offers English majors the opportunity to
work in the field of English for a minimum of 120
hours during the semester. Students must complete
all paperwork to register for the Internship at least
one semester before; students will meet with the
Career Center and complete the application to be
sent to their advisor and site supervisor. This
application will then be filed in the Career Center.
Students must register for the class with the
Registrar as well. They will be required to write a
paper that is relevant to the Internship and maintain
a journal that reflects their experience; the site
supervisor will complete an evaluation form on their
performance. This is a Pass/Fail course.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the English major and
permission of instructor.
ENG 480 : Critical Perspectives on Literature
A study of, and practice in, the methods of
researching critical sources of literature, including
studies in authenticity, editing, and attribution
approaches. The course will discuss both traditional
Structuralist approaches and contemporary Post-
Structuralist approaches to the analysis and
interpretation of literary texts.
Credits 3
ENG 490 : Research in English
Students examine selected readings of an author,
genre, or historical period, and do research to
prepare and present a major original paper.
Particular topics are chosen with the advice of the
professor and a close tutorial relationship is
continued throughout the semester. For graduating
Seniors who are English majors.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ENG 480 or permission of instructor.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Course Descriptions
ENV 101 : Introduction to Environmental
Science
Application of scientific principles to understanding
ecosystem function and biodiversity, human impacts
on the biosphere, and strategies for sustainability of
environmental quality. Includes classroom
discussions, case studies, and laboratory/field
investigations of local ecosystems and biodiversity,
land analysis and land use management,
assessment of soil and water quality, analysis of
resource consumption and waste production, and
scientific evaluation of articles and policies
pertaining to local, regional, and global
environmental issues. Course includes three lecture-
hours and one 2 ½ hour laboratory session per
week.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Competence in math and English skills, indicated by
a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 002 and EN 002, or
their equivalents.
Exercise Sports Science
B.S. in Exercise Sports Science
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
The mission of the Bachelor's degree in Exercise
Sports Science is to provide a quality undergraduate
education in the field of Exercise Sports Science that
prepares students for meaningful engagement in
work experiences and/or a furthering of their
education in a graduate program. Students majoring
in Exercise Sports Science explore how the body
functions during physical activity and exercise.
Principles and concepts taught in human anatomy
and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics,
chemistry, physics, and nutrition are mastered to
help understand how the body responds to acute
bouts of exercise and how it adapts to chronic
physical activity and exercise. The impact that
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physical activity and exercise have on one's capacity
to do work, physical performance, health, and
disease, makes study of this discipline rewarding,
both individually and for society at large.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program requirements,
students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge
and understanding of the principles of biology,
chemistry, and nutrition, and an advanced
understanding of human anatomy and
physiology as they relate to responses and
adaptations to physical activity, exercise, health,
and disease.
2. Demonstrate basic laboratory skills pertaining
to assessments, laboratory methods, sound
experimental and analytical practices, data
acquisition, and reporting in the Exercise Sports
Sciences.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and
influence of physical activity, kinesiology,
nutrition and exercise on health and be an
advocate for physically active lifestyles as a
means to improve quality of life and reduce the
risk and prevalence of lifestyle related diseases.
4. Plan, administer, and evaluate wellness and
fitness programs, nutrition projects, and
exercise physiology tracks based in sport,
clinical, and/or corporate environments.
5. Demonstrate requisite skills and abilities for
meaningful employment in Exercise Sports
Science related areas and/or pursue graduate
studies in an Exercise Sports Science related
area.
Freshman Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
EXSC 101 Introduction to the Field of
Exercise Science
3
UNIV 101 Dream 1
Freshman Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
EXSC 140 Health and Fitness 3
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Sophomore Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
EXSC 202 Principles of Health Nutrition
and Weight Management
3
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
Sophomore Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
EXSC 216 Kinesiology and Functional
Anatomy
3
MGT 230 Sports Management 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Junior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
EXSC 305 Exercise Physiology w/ Lab 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Junior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
Major Related Elective 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
EXSC 320 Stress Assessment and
Exercise Prescriptions w/Lab
4
UNIV 301 Do 1
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Senior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
EXSC 450 Research in Exercise Sports
Science
3
EXSC 330 Motor Learning and Skill
Performance
3
EXSC 452 Internship 3 - 6
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Senior Year Spring
* The Free Elective is optional if credits have been
meet through internship.
Item # Title Credits
EXSC 418 Principles of Strength Training
and Conditioning
3
RELS 303 Religion and Psychology 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
Major Related Elective 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Total Credits 120
Minor in Exercise Sports Science
Degree Type
Minor
The Exercise Sports Science (EXSC) Minor is designed
for students who desire a greater understanding of
the physiological and biomechanical principles of
exercise and fitness. The Minor provides coursework
in biomechanical principles, prevention and
treatment of athletic injuries, exercise leadership,
and health behavior.
The Exercise Sports Science Minor provides
fundamental course and essential laboratory
experience for students interested in pursuing
employment in the field of Exercise and Sports
Sciences. Students completing the Minor will be able
to implement preventative health programs in
private, corporate, commercial, and community
settings. The Minor also prepares interested
students for graduate work in Exercise Physiology,
Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology,
Physical Therapy, or Athletic Training. The student
interested in the Minor must also complete the
following core science courses: Anatomy &
Physiology I and II, Physics I, and Introduction to
Psychology.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
EXSC 101 Introduction to the Field of
Exercise Science
3
EXSC 202 Principles of Health Nutrition
and Weight Management
3
EXSC 305 Exercise Physiology w/ Lab 4
EXSC 310 Exercise Biomechanics 3
EXSC 320 Stress Assessment and
Exercise Prescriptions w/Lab
4
EXSC 330 Motor Learning and Skill
Performance
3
Total Credits 20
Exercise Sports Science
Course Descriptions
EXSC 101 : Introduction to the Field of Exercise
Science
This course provides an introduction to the field of
exercise and sport science, and is recommended for
anyone considering a career in this area. Students
will be exposed to the history of sport, philosophy of
sport and other issues and challenges related to
exercise and sport sciences. Exploration of career
opportunities and pathways will be emphasized.
Credits 3
EXSC 140 : Health and Fitness
This course introduces students to a variety of topics
related to health and wellness. Topics include, but
are not limited to, wellness and lifestyle
management, basic principles of physical fitness,
nutrition, weight management, stress management,
sexually transmitted diseases, substance use and
abuse, and chronic diseases.
Credits 3
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EXSC 175 : First Aid and Emergency Response
This course will teach students to respond to
emergencies and give first aid. Students will learn to
recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing and first
aid emergencies by learning the skills needed to give
immediate care to an injured or ill person and to
decide whether advanced medical care is needed.
Credits 3
EXSC 202 : Principles of Health Nutrition and
Weight Management
This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts
of nutrition with a focus on the relationships of
nutrients to health, fitness, and athletic
performance. Topics include basic dietary
constituents, principles of body function,
considerations for disease prevention and
management, dietary regulation, dietary myths, food
safety and weight management.
Credits 3
EXSC 203 : Athletic Injuries
This course is a study of the prevention and
treatment of specific sport injuries resulting from
activities in the home, recreational, intramural, and
extramural settings. Areas addressed include the
identification of injuries, proper treatment after they
occur, and preventative measures. Students learn
how to create a safe environment for athletes.
Credits 3
EXSC 216 : Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy
A study of the functional anatomy and basic
biomechanics, focused on musculoskeletal system
and its efficiency in various human movements
(sports activities).
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: BIO 205
Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 103
EXSC 230 : Leading Group Exercise
This course is designed to provide students with the
knowledge and practical skills needed to lead a
variety of styles of group exercise classes. Upon
completion of this course, the student should feel
confident in leading their own group exercise class.
In addition, this course will prepare students to take
the ACE group exercise instructor certification exam,
which is one kind of certification that would be
accepted in a health club setting for employment as
an instructor.
Credits 3
EXSC 245 : Essentials of Coaching
This course provides the foundation for coaching
sports at any level of performance. It reviews
differences in the levels of competitive sport,
emphasizes professional and personal development,
and offers methods for constructing plans for
meeting coaching goals. It addresses issues specific
to child, youth, and collegiate coaching.
Credits 3
EXSC 250 : Special Topics in Exercise Science
This course will examine a special topic of interest
within the field of Exercise Science.
Credits 3
EXSC 305 : Exercise Physiology w/ Lab
This course studies basic principles of human
physiology and metabolic processes used to produce
and store energy with direct application to acute and
chronic exercise. Students will develop an
understanding of the structure, function, and
measurement of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and
neuromuscular systems with respect to human
activity and athletic performance. The course and lab
utilize this information to focus on how the body and
its systems respond to the differing types of
intensities of exercise. Understanding the
interactions of metabolism, circulation, and
structural adaptations in response to exercise and
training are required to be an effective exercise
sports physiologist.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
BIO 205 and BIO 206
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EXSC 310 : Exercise Biomechanics
This course provides students the opportunity to
study advanced techniques in the analysis of
mechanical factors related to human movement.
Specific areas of human movement include: sports,
aquatics, ergonomics, rehabilitation, disability sport,
exercise/fitness, and gait. Students gain an
understanding of the mechanical and anatomical
principles that govern human motion and develop
the ability to link the structure of the human body
with its function (motion, rotation, force, etc.) from a
mechanical perspective.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PHYS 103 or equivalent and EXSC 216
EXSC 320 : Stress Assessment and Exercise
Prescriptions w/Lab
This course incorporates laboratory and field tests
used to assess physical fitness components as well
as principles of exercise prescription. Test results are
used to develop individualized exercise prescriptions
to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular
fitness, body weight and composition, and well as
flexibility and stress levels
Credits 4
EXSC 330 : Motor Learning and Skill
Performance
This course will examine the theoretical and applied
concepts relating to performance and learning of
perceptual-motor skills in everyday lifestyle,
recreational, and sport tasks. Through this content,
students will be provided an opportunity to explore
how motor skills are developed and controlled, and
how methods of instruction can be used to assist
relearning of motor skills.
Credits 3
EXSC 340 : Therapeutic Principles
This course is designed to prepare students to
safely, legally, ethically, and appropriately apply
physical agents and modalities such as heat, cold,
light, sound, water, wrapping/taping, mechanical
compression, and mechanical traction as
components of physical therapy intervention. Course
content includes interactive case studies designed to
assist the student in applying concepts of evidence-
based practice, clinical reasoning, stages of tissue
healing/repair, and pain mechanisms while making
treatment intervention decisions in the appropriate
use of these procedures.
Credits 3
EXSC 418 : Principles of Strength Training and
Conditioning
This course is intended to prepare future
professionals in various fitness fields to apply
scientifically sound principles to strength and
conditioning programs. We will study strength,
speed, cardiovascular, and flexibility training through
the use of concepts learned in physiology, anatomy,
kinesiology, and psychology. You will learn
appropriate exercise program design, safe exercise
technique, and the ways to assess physical
improvement in your clients. This course is designed
to prepare students for the nationally accredited
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
certification exam. Prerequisites: EXSC216 and
EXSC320.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
EXSC 320
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EXSC 450 : Research in Exercise Sports Science
This is a senior capstone course that integrates the
knowledge, concepts, as well as professional skills
gained from prior coursework in the exercise sports
science undergraduate program. Students will be
able to choose from two different options in this
capstone course: an applied project in which the
student will develop a hypothetical applied case and
intervention program for a client/team in order to
synthesize and demonstrate their ability to
understand, develop, and advance the principles of
applied physiology; or b) a research project in which
the student will apply research techniques, including
the ability to define a research problem, write
hypotheses, review the literature, apply a research
design, collect and analyze data, and interpret the
results.
Credits 3
EXSC 452 : Internship
The internship component introduces Exercise
Sports Science majors to real-world applications of
what they have learned through coursework in the
program, providing comprehensive practical
experience in a selected Exercise Science
environment. Students are expected to apply and
register for the internship at least one semester
prior and will need to visit the Career Center to
complete the application, which will then be sent to
the advisor and site supervisor. They will then spend
at least 120 hours interning at their site, and
are required to write a paper that is relevant to the
internship and maintain a journal reflecting on their
experience. The site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on the student’s performance upon
completion of the internship experience. This is a
Pass/Fail course. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior
status and CPR certification is necessary (accepted
from American Red Cross or American Heart
Association only).
Credits 3 -6
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status and CPR certification (only
from either American Red Cross or American Heart
Association)
Finance
See the program for School of Business for more
information.
Finance Course
Descriptions
FIN 110 : Personal Finance and Money
Management
An introduction to the theory and practice of
personal financial management and planning.
Strategies for the small investor and principles of
financial plans and long-term wealth accumulation
are emphasized. Specific topics include principles of
portfolio decision-making; investment in securities,
insurance, real-estate, public and private pensions,
and retirement and estate planning.
Credits 3
FIN 300 : Corporate Financial Management
This course examines the important questions of
capital budgeting and short-term and longterm
financing. Topics include evaluation of risk and
value; capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital
structure, and dividend policy; financial planning and
long-term financing; short-term financial planning
cash management and audit management. Also
included is the study of mergers and acquisitions,
pension plans and international corporate finance.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 100
ACC 200
MATH 160
FIN 310 : Financial Markets and Institutions
A survey of the fundamental concepts of finance,
including sources and uses of shortterm and long-
term funds. Topics include the demand for funds in
the business sector, sources of capital, risk
management, the selection of alternative
investments, and the term structure of interest
rates. Also included is the study of financial
institutions, particularly the monetary and credit
systems of the United States.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 100
ECON 220
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FIN 320 : Intermediate Topics in Corporate
Financial Management
This course builds upon the basics learned in
Corporate Finance to develop skills inherent in the
managerial finance function. Using the case study
method, this course will give students a solid
background in the long-term financial decision-
making of the firm, including capital investment,
particularly with regard to capital budgeting, and
financing, as it deals with the cost of capital and
ramifications for capital structure. This course will
also delve into short-term financial decision-making
as it relates to working capital and current assets
and liabilities management. Finally, special topics in
hybrid and derivative securities will be explored.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 100
ACC 200
FIN 300
French
French Course
Descriptions
FREN 101 : French Language and Culture I
These courses introduce students to the French
language using the basic components of French
grammar in order to engage in spoken,
interpersonal communication. In conjunction with
language learning students will examine the
ideological and cultural differences of countries
where French is spoken. The course develops
students’ awareness of the global challenges
experienced in these countries and an appreciation
of their artistic and social contributions.
Credits 3
FREN 102 : French Language and Culture II
These courses introduce students to the French
language using the basic components of French
grammar in order to engage in spoken,
interpersonal communication. In conjunction with
language learning students will examine the
ideological and cultural differences of countries
where French is spoken. The course develops
students’ awareness of the global challenges
experienced in these countries and an appreciation
of their artistic and social contributions.
Credits 3
General Science
B.A. in Natural Science and
Mathematics Concentration in
General Science
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
The general science concentration provides the
flexibility of majoring in the sciences without the
need to specialize in a specific field of science. The
program provides a selection of representative
laboratory courses in the biological and physical
sciences, and an opportunity for students to write
and present an original paper synthesizing current
research on a specific topic of interest. Important
objectives are for students to develop a scientific
and quantitative approach to problem solving,
develop skills in accessing and evaluating scientific
information, and enhance their skills in written and
oral communication. The program also seeks to
foster an appreciation of Catholic/Franciscan values
as they relate to the practitioner of science.
Students preparing to teach science in grades K-8
have the option of pursuing a double major in
education and NSM general science.
At the end of their program in Natural Science and
Mathematics (NSM) students will:
1. Apply scientific reasoning in their approach to
the fundamental principles and laboratory
methods in general sciences.
2. Analyze scientific quantitative data through the
use of current information technology.
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3. Create and carry out a valid, independent
laboratory research project and literature
review.
4. Apply written, graphical and oral
communications in their scientific findings.
5. Evaluate and understand the ethical challenges
and responsibilities of applying scientific
knowledge, and the Franciscan values to the
practice of science.
6. Understand the contributions of science-related
professions to human and environmental
sustainability.
Required Courses
Biological Science Requirement - BIO103 General
Biology I, plus 12 credits minimum from among the
following: BIO 104 General Biology II, BIO 202
Microbiology, BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO
206 Anatomy and Physiology II
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
Biological Science
Requirement
4
Biological Science
Requirement
4
Biological Science
Requirement
4
Physical Science Requirements
Physical Science requirement - 12 credits minimum
from among the following: CHEM103 General
Chemistry I, CHEM 104 General Chemistry II, CHEM
105 Principles of Chemistry, ENV 101 Environmental
Science, GSCI 105 Earth Science, PHYS 103 General
Physics I, PHYS 104 General Physics II
Item # Title Credits
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
General Physics Requirement 4
Chemistry Science
Requirement
4
Senior Research
Item # Title Credits
GSCI 409 General Science Seminar 1
GSCI 450 General Science Research 3
Science Electives
Science Electives - 12 credits minimum from courses
not already taken as biology or physical science
requirements from BIO, CHEM, ENV, PHY, GSCI 101,
GSCI105, and/or PSYC 311. At least one course must
be a 300 or 400 level course.
Item # Title Credits
Science Elective 4
Science Elective 4
Free Electives
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
UNIV 101 Dream 1
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Biology Course 4
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental
Science
4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
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Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
Biology Course 4
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Science Elective 4
Biology Course 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
UNIV 301 Do 1
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
GSCI 409 General Science Seminar 1
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
UNIV 301 Do 1
Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
GSCI 409 General Science Seminar 1
Fourth Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
GSCI 450 General Science Research 3
Science Elective 4
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
General Science Course
Descriptions
GSCI 101 : Forensic Science
An introduction to common forensic methods
including bloodstain, fingerprint, fiber and chemical
analysis. Students will develop an appreciation of the
scientific principles of forensic analysis and its
limitations and uncertainties. This course is designed
for the nonscience major. Three lecture hours and
two seventy-five minute laboratory sessions weekly.
(fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Competency in mathematical and English basic skills,
as shown by a grade of at least “C” in ENG 002 and
MATH 002 or equivalent
GSCI 105 : Earth Science
An introduction to the sciences, including Geology,
Oceanography, Meteorology, and Astronomy, that
seek to understand earth and its neighbors in space.
Emphasis is placed on the dynamic interactions
among the earth systems, including the human
impact on the planet. This course is open to non-
science majors and General Science majors. It is
recommended for future science teachers. Two
seventy-five minute lecture periods and two seventy-
five minute lab periods weekly. (fall and spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Competency in mathematical and English skills, as
shown by a grade of at least “C” in ENG 002 and in
MATH
002, or their equivalents
GSCI 409 : General Science Seminar
Critical review of selected current research topics
utilizing library and on-line resources. Students
develop an ability to effectively retrieve, summarize,
and analyze information from primary sources.
Students also develop skills in writing and oral
presentation of a literature review on a topic of
interest. GSCI 409 is normally taken in the semester
preceding GSCI 450. (fall and spring)
Credits 1
Prerequisites
Two semesters of laboratory courses in the sciences,
or permission of the instructor
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GSCI 450 : General Science Research
Students pursue library research projects under
faculty supervision. Each student must submit an
oral and written report at the close of GSCI 450. (fall
and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor and approval of a
proposal submitted to the mentor during the
previous
semester
Healthcare
Administration
See the program for School of Business for more
information.
B.S. in Healthcare Administration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of population health and status
assessment
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of health policy formulation
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of structural analysis of healthcare
organizations
• Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in
the area of patient care improvement
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
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Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
HCA 200 HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION (HCA)
Principles of Healthcare
Administration
3
HCA/MGT
300
Organizational Behavior in
Healthcare Settings
3
HCA/MGT
310
Human Resource
Management in Healthcare
3
HCA 330 Ethics and Legal Issues in
Healthcare
3
CS/HCA 427 Healthcare Information
Systems, Management of Data
Protection and Regulatory
Compliance
3
HCA 440 Delivery of Quality Care 3
HCA 490 Healthcare Policy 3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
Healthcare
Administration Course
Descriptions
CS/HCA 427 : Healthcare Information Systems,
Management of Data Protection and Regulatory
Compliance
This course is an introduction to the various
Information Technology, Regulatory and
Administrative aspects of Informatics, Information
Privacy and Security as it pertains to a modern
health care electronic environment. An important
area of this course covers HIPAA, the Healthcare
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and
subsequent modifications introduced by the more
recent ARRA-HITEC laws. This very important
regulatory component of the healthcare industry is
composed of the Transactions, Privacy and Security
Rules, which are studied in depth in this course,
including the key issues associated with protecting
information privacy, deter mining the levels of
protection and response to privacy and security
incidents, and the different forms, policies and
procedures to be used in a health care environment.
The study and practice of Electronic Health Records,
important Information Systems used in the
healthcare industry, as taught as part of this course,
is a timely subject, since the U.S. Government is
motivating the use of such enterprise systems in all
level of the healthcare provider system and there is
a national expansion in the use of such electronic
systems, from large hospitals to small clinics. (fall)
Credits 3
HCA/MGT 300 : Organizational Behavior in
Healthcare Settings
This course introduces the student to the notion of
the healthcare organization as a social system. We
will examine how individual and group behavior
relates to organizational structure, task
achievement, and goal attainment. Students will gain
an understanding of the role of organizational
culture in shaping individual and group behavior and
the linkage of culture to leadership.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
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HCA/MGT 310 : Human Resource Management
in Healthcare
As healthcare organizations strive to be high
performers, the human resources function is a key
player in achieving that goal. Thus, we study the
human resources function from its administrative
and strategic perspectives, including the line
manager’s human resources role. Specifically, we
examine its role in strategic planning along with the
traditional roles of wage and salary administration,
training and development, employee and labor
relations, performance appraisal, and its ever
expanding role due to legislative enactments.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
HCA 200 : HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
(HCA) Principles of Healthcare Administration
An assessment of the health of the US population
coupled with the design of healthcare systems and
structures, including governance mechanisms and
an evaluation of same. Thus, we will study the basic
structures and operations of the healthcare system
in the US from its origins to current times, including
analysis of cost and quality.
Credits 3
HCA 330 : Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare
The student examines current legal issues occurring
within healthcare. This course will allow the student
to gain an understanding of what health care
providers need to be aware of the void of legal
pitfalls. Case studies will be presented for review and
analysis.
Credits 3
HCA 440 : Delivery of Quality Care
In this course, students will examine evidence-based
best practices and other research on the delivery of
quality healthcare. Mandates for reporting and the
use of government issued healthcare report cards
will be examined. Standards published by
authoritative organizations such as ANCC (Magnet
Hospitals) and IOM National Quality Forum will be
examined.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
HCA 330
HCA 490 : Healthcare Policy
This course will focus on the role and function of
healthcare policy and how healthcare policy guides
social and behavioral change. Students will learn
how managers use policy to identify, define and
produce service delivery alternatives and revenue
streams. Consideration will be given to the varied
(and sometimes conflicting) motivations of
policymakers, payers, providers and patients. The
course will investigate the policies surrounding the
World Health Organization’s (WHO) public health
policies on mental health and contagious diseases as
well as on the United States Federal policies on the
Affordable Care Act (Obama care), Medicaid,
Medicare, and HIPPA. Students will review and
prepare evidence-based policy briefs that bring
together global and local research evidence to
inform policy dialogues about the advantages and
disadvantages of a policy as well as the costs of
alternative healthcare interventions. Values and
preferences for making policies within a pluralistic
society will be considered.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
All courses in the major (senior status)
History
B.A. in History
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
The History Department provides students a
vigorous academic and intellectual experience. It
enables them to analyze the major circumstances
and events that have shaped today’s world.
Completing the History major prepares students for
graduate studies, teaching, research, as well as
archival, museum, and business careers. It is
expected that students will embark on their chosen
career paths with an understanding and
appreciation of Catholic Franciscan values and their
application to their professional and personal lives.
Learning Outcomes for the History
Major
Students completing the History major will be have
attained:
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• Mastery of the narrative of European History
• Mastery of the narrative of American History
• Competence in oral and written communication
• Competence in critical and analytical skills
• Technological literacy
Survey Courses — Western
Civilization
The survey courses in World and European History,
study the major political, social, intellectual and
economic forces that have shaped Western society.
Each course emphasizes a specific period in Ancient
and European History and studies the problems of
that era.
* Complete at least nine credits from the following:
Item # Title Credits
HIST 101 Ancient Societies through the
Middle Ages
3
HIST 102 Renaissance, Reformation to
the French Revolution
3
HIST 103 The Age of Nationalism 3
HIST 104 World War I to the Present 3
Survey Courses — Development of
American Society
The survey courses in American History, study the
major political, social, intellectual and economic
forces that have shaped the American nation. Each
course emphasizes a specific period in our history
and critically examines the problems of that period.
Item # Title Credits
HIST 201 From Colonies to Nation 3
HIST 202 From the Civil War to a World
Power
3
HIST 203 From the Jazz Age to the
Computer Age
3
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
HIST 440 Historiography and Historical
Methods
3
HIST 450 Senior Seminar in History 3
History Electives
Fifteen additional credits from history course
offerings (at least six credits of which must be
courses at the 300/400 level), including a minimum
of one non-western history or political science
course (any level).
Related Courses
Twelve credits to be determined in consultation with
advisor.
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
Freshman Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Math)
3 - 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
Western Civ Survey 3
Freshman Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Dev. of American Society
Survey
3
Sophomore Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
Dev. of American Society
Survey
3
Western Civ Survey 3
Western Civ Survey 3
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Sophomore Spring
Item # Title Credits
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (3)
3
History Elective 3
Major Related Elective 3
Dev. of American Society
Survey
3
Junior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Major Related Elective 3
Major Related Elective 3
History Elective 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Junior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Major Related Elective 3
Major Related Elective 3
History Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Senior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
History 300/400 Level Elective 3
HIST 440 Historiography and Historical
Methods
3
History Elective 3
Major Related Elective 3
Senior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
History 300/400 Level Elective 3
HIST 450 Senior Seminar in History 3
History Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Minor in History
Degree Type
Minor
A Minor in History consists of 18 credits, including a
100-level course selected from HIST 101, 102, 103 or
104; a 200-level American History course; and 300
and 400-level courses selected in consultation with
the advisor.
Total Credits 18
History Course
Descriptions
HIST 101 : Ancient Societies through the Middle
Ages
This course surveys Paleolithic and Neolithic
societies, Ancient Egypt, the Near East, Israel, Persia,
Greek and Roman civilizations, the rise of
Christianity, Byzantium, and medieval history,
including feudalism, manorialism, the life of St.
Francis of Assisi, and the rise of towns and
universities.
Credits 3
HIST 102 : Renaissance, Reformation to the
French Revolution
A study of the political, religious, social and
economic forces of the Renaissance, Reformation,
Age of Absolutism and Enlightened Despotism.
Credits 3
HIST 103 : The Age of Nationalism
An analysis of the developments and differing
historical interpretations of the French Revolution,
Napoleonic Europe, The Congress of Vienna, the rise
of Industrialism, and the fin de siecle to 1914.
Credits 3
HIST 104 : World War I to the Present
A study of both World Wars, the Treaty of Versailles
settlement, the rise of communism, Nazism and
fascism, together with postWorld War II
developments, and the recent changes in Eastern
Europe.
Credits 3
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HIST 110 (also Honors Section) : World
Geography and Culture
This course employs the study of physiographic,
cultural, and regional geography, and natural
resources in order to understand societies,
resources, and economies of the world’s regions.
Special attention is given to global problems and
proposed solutions. (every semester)
Credits 3
HIST 120 : African-American History
This course gives an overview of the experience of
Africans in America beginning with their forced
removal from Africa through the time of slavery and
slave rebellions, the Civil War Reconstruction, Jim
Crow, the back-toAfrica movements, the Harlem
Renaissance, and the Civil Rights movement. The
lives and work of Africans who made major
contributions to these historical periods will be
discussed.
Credits 3
HIST 130 (Honors) : The Enlightenment
An Honors-level history of the Scientific Revolution,
the Enlightenment, and the impact of the
eighteenth-century revolutions in British North
America. This course uses, extensively, the primary
source documents and the writings of
Enlightenment thinkers. (every spring)
Credits 3
HIST 164-170 : Mini Courses
An exploration of selected topics in European and
American history. Topics will vary from semester to
semester and will be announced in the course
bulletin. Past topics have included: The Great
Depression, De Tocqueville’s Democracy, World War
II in Europe, the Russian Revolution, and Fascism.
(every semester) Note: successful completion of
three one-credit “Mini Courses” can be counted as
fulfilling the College’s General Education history
requirement.
Credits 1
HIST 201 : From Colonies to Nation
This course surveys the period from African, Native
American, and European contact in North America to
the Mexican War. Topics include the origin of slavery
and the southern plantation system, Puritanism and
the New England town, the American Revolution, the
Federalist era, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian
Democracy.
Credits 3
HIST 202 : From the Civil War to a World Power
This course will emphasize the period from the
sectional crisis to the Versailles Treaty. Topics
include slavery and Civil War; Reconstruction and
racism; Industrialization, urbanization, and
immigration; Populism, Progressivism, and turn of
the century American imperialism.
Credits 3
HIST 203 : From the Jazz Age to the Computer
Age
This course will emphasize the period from the
1920s to the present. Topics include Coolidge
prosperity, the Great Depression, and the New Deal;
the international crisis of the 1930s and WW II; the
Cold War; the 1960s, Civil Rights, and Vietnam; the
Nixon era and Watergate; the U.S. in the years from
Carter to Clinton.
Credits 3
HIST 210 : The Family in American History
Students study the origins and changing nature of
American family structure and domestic life from the
17th Century to the present. Emphasis is on the
development of the roles of parents and children in
American history, recent scholarship, and
interpretations and techniques in the study of the
family.
Credits 3
HIST 220 : Latin America: Pre-Columbian to
Current Day
This course will trace the political, social, religious,
economic and diplomatic history of Latin America
from pre-Columbian times to the present. Included
will be both a topical discussion of common
characteristics and a study of individual countries
from the time of independence to the present.
Credits 3
HIST 250 : Special Topics
Credits 3
HIST 260-280 : Mini Courses
An exploration of selected topics in American
history. Topics will vary from semester to semester
and will be announced in the course bulletin.
Credits 1
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HIST 300 : Medieval History
This course is an introduction to Western European
History between the fall of the Roman Empire and
the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. The
focus is more on breadth than depth, as
necessitated by an attempt to cover the most
important developments within the religious,
political, social, economic, and military spheres.
Credits 3
HIST 310 : Personality in History: A
Biographical Approach to the Study of the Past
Students investigate the relationship between great
men and women and the events around them.
Students explore the possibilities and problems of
micro-versus macro-history and the use of
psychology and other social sciences in historical
explanation. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
HIST 104 or HIST 202 or HIST 203
HIST 315 : Women in History
Students analyze source materials on the roles and
experiences of women from the classical eras
through the twentieth century.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
HIST 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, or 203
HIST 320 : History of Modern Japan
This course examines the history, economy, and
culture of Japan since the Meiji Restoration of 1868,
with particular emphasis on the post-World War II
era and JapaneseAmerican relationships.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
HIST 110 or permission of instructor
HIST 340 : Aging in America
A study of the history of aging from PreColumbian
civilizations to the present. Emphasis on the roles
and status of the older American governmental
legislation and its effects, how historical
developments have affected older Americans,
familial relationships, and the current “graying” of
the United States.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
HIST 201, 202, or 203
HIST 390 : The Eastern European Immigrant
Experience in America
A survey of the impact of America on Eastern
European immigrants and their contribution to the
American experience. This interdisciplinary course
will involve the history of these ethnic communities
together with a study of their artistic, cultural and
social contributions.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
HIST 202 or HIST 203
HIST 420 : The Renaissance
Students analyze the economic, political, social and
religious developments in Italy and Northern Europe
from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries.
Emphasis is on changing cultural values and forms
of interpretation of the Renaissance.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
HIST 101 or HIST 102
HIST 430 : The American Revolution
Students study the causes and results of the
American Revolution and its pivotal role in shaping
the American experience. The role of both ideas and
individuals will be explored.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
HIST 201
HIST 440 : Historiography and Historical
Methods
This course introduces students to the historical
method, from the identification of evidence to
employment of scholarly style. It prepares students
to write an original historical research paper. This
course is designed for History majors in anticipation
of HIST 450. (every semester as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
15 credits in History or permission of the instructor
HIST 450 : Senior Seminar in History
Students engage in completing an original historical
research project with extensive written research of
primary sources and presenting the paper orally at a
University-wide event at the end of the semester.
(every semester as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
HIST 440
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HIST 452 : Internship in History
This course offers History majors the opportunity to
work in the field of History for a minimum of 120
hours during the semester. Students must complete
all paperwork to register for the Internship at least
one semester before; students will meet with the
Career Center and complete the application that will
be sent to their advisor and site supervisor. This
application will then be filed in the Career Center.
Students must register for the class with the
Registrar as well. They will be required to write a
paper that is relevant to the Internship and maintain
a journal that reflects their experience; the site
supervisor will complete an evaluation form on their
performance. This is a Pass/Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the History major.
Humanities
The Humanities Studies Major is designed to allow
students to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries
while pursuing a carefully integrated curriculum.
Majors may elect to follow either the
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration or the Global
Peace and Justice Studies Concentration. The Major
is designed as a highly individualized course of study
of particular themes, movements, and schools of
thought within the Humanities. For example, a
student may explore the evolution of Western
culture as manifested in its artistic, literary, musical,
philosophical, and/or religious expressions. Or, a
student may pursue a multidisciplinary major in
preparation for addressing the historical,
institutional, political, and social challenges of an
increasingly globalized humanity.
B.A. in Humanities Global Peace
and Justice Concentration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Graduates with the Humanities Global Peace and
Justice Studies Concentration will be able to:
• Recognize the complexity and diversity of
human experience.
• Identify the pressing social issues of the global
community.
• Critically evaluate proposed solutions to social
issues.
• Integrate knowledge from various disciplines.
• Interpret data that can be used to educate
others.
• Articulate clearly and persuasively our
obligation to act on the global stage.
Felician University takes seriously the responsibility
to contribute to world peace and global solidarity.
Inherent in this charge is the promotion of human
dignity, respect for all human rights, sustainable
economic and social development, international
peace and security, as well as ensuring equality
between men and women, fostering democratic
participation by educating responsible citizens, and
the advancement of understanding, tolerance, and
solidarity.
As reflected in its mission and objectives, the
University believes that its students have the
potential to change the world in significant ways.
Students graduating with this particular major are
able to identify the importance of social, racial,
economic, and gender equality, and locate concern
over these issues within the Catholic and Franciscan
traditions of the University. Students also explore
basic issues of war, peace, justice, and nonviolence,
and apply the necessary skills needed for active
involvement in these areas, as well as for the
integration of a long-term commitment to these
concerns within their personal lives.
The Major consists of 39 total credits, made up of a
15-credit Core in either Humanities Interdisciplinary
Studies or Social and Behavioral Sciences, an
18-credit Multidisciplinary Focus (see course
selection below), and a 6-credit Senior United
Nations Sequence. (A maximum of 18 credits
allowed within any specific discipline and at 100/200
level.)
Our program prepares graduates for exciting and
challenging careers. Some continue education at the
graduate level, while many move into careers in
government, business, international organizations,
NGOs, and non-profits. Whether handling issues of
commerce, human security, intelligence, and peace-
making, engaging in international trade, working
with global corporations, or humanitarian
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organizations, our alumni engage in promoting
peace and justice, and building a better world at
home and abroad.
Multidisciplinary Core
Complete either of the Humanities Core or Social
and Behavioral Sciences Core.
Humanities Core
* Complete either Humanities Core or Social and
Behavioral Sciences Core.
Item # Title Credits
ART 151 Art History I: Paleolithic to
Gothic
3
ENG 201, 202, or 203 3
MUS 101 Music Foundations Re-Mixed 3
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
RELS 104 Introduction to Basic Themes
in Theology
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core
* Complete either Humanities Core or Social and
Behavioral Sciences Core.
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
HIST 101 or 201 3
PSCI 101 or 102 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 201 Sociological Theory 3
Multidisciplinary Focus
Complete 18 credits selected from the following
courses, in consultation with faculty advisor:
Item # Title Credits
BIO 306 Ecology 4
CRIM/PHIL
380
Philosophical Issues in
Criminal Justice
3
ENG 350 Special Topics in English
ENG 366 Magic and Empire Around the
World: Colonial to Post-
Colonial Literature
3
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental
Science
4
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
HUM 201 Introduction to the United
Nations: International
Relations & Global Affairs
3
HUM 202 Hurricane Katrina: Tragedy
and Triumph
3
HUM 250 Global Citizenship in the
Franciscan Tradition
3
NURS 235 Global Issues in Health 3
PHIL 214 Franciscan Philosophical
Thought
3
PHIL 301 Moral Philosophy 3
PSCI/PHIL
305
History of Ancient Political
Thought
3
PSCI/PHIL
306
RB51 History of Modern
Political Thought
3
PHIL 308 Business Ethics 3
PHIL 320 Philosophy of Law 3
PSCI 303 International Relations 3
PSCI 402 The Developing World 3
SOC 407 The Dynamics of Urban
Society
3
PSYC 317 Psychological Principles of
Intercultural Communication
3
PSYC 330 Multicultural Perspectives in
Psychology
3
RELS 301 Comparative World Religions 3
RELS 305 The Holocaust: History and
Theology
3
RELS 306 Peace, Justice and
Contemporary Social Issues
3
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RELS 400 The Franciscan Vision: Self,
Service, and Society
3
RELS 404 A Walk with Francis and
Friends
3
RELS 408 Genocide: Past, Present, and
Future
3
SOC 200 Cultural Diversity 3
SOC 220 Social Stratification and
Inequality in the United States
3
SOC 305 Global Problems and
Perceptions of Capitalism
3
SOC 310 Social Change 3
SOC 315 Terrorism and Political
Violence
3
SOC 320 Social Movements 3
United Nations Sequence
* 6 credits, w/permission of UN Fellows Program
Director
Item # Title Credits
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
Total Credits 39
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Multidisciplinary Core 3
Multidisciplinary Core 3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
MATH 112 or 122 3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Multidisciplinary Core 3
Multidisciplinary Core 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Multidisciplinary Core 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Multidisciplinary Focus 3
Multidisciplinary Focus 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Multidisciplinary Focus 3
Multidisciplinary Focus 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Multidisciplinary Focus 3
Multidisciplinary Focus 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
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Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Internship Elective 2
Fourth Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
B.A. in Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Graduates with the Humanities Interdisciplinary
Studies Concentration will be able to:
• develop reading, writing, communication, and
critical thinking skills necessary for the analysis
of information and research;
• explore unique methods of analysis through
their exposure to various aesthetic forms of
expression of cultural imagery (e.g., narrative,
visual, musical, etc.);
• synthesize traditional areas of knowledge, using
the resources from more than one area (Art,
Music, Literature, Philosophy, and Religious
Studies) to develop their ability to apply
knowledge and skills to a wide variety of
contexts.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
ART 151 Art History I: Paleolithic to
Gothic
3
ENG 201, 202, or 203 3
MUS 101 Music Foundations Re-Mixed 3
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
RELS 104 Introduction to Basic Themes
in Theology
3
Focus Area
Choose One of the following Focus Areas. Select
courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Art Focus
Item # Title Credits
ART 152 Art History II: Renaissance to
Baroque
3
ART 153 Art History III: Modernism to
Contemporary
3
Art 300 Elective 3
Art 300 Elective 3
English Focus
* The English Elective can be any course in English
Areas 1–4.
* If Focus is ENG, student takes ENG-201 in Core,
then 202 and 203 in Focus Area.
Item # Title Credits
ENG 202 Literatures in English II 3
ENG 203 Literatures in English III 3
ENG 315 Shakespeare 3
English Elective 3
Music Focus
Item # Title Credits
MUS 102 Music Appreciation 3
MUS 203 Basic Piano II 3
MUS 225, 309, or 455 3
MUS 225, 309, or 455 3
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Philosophy Focus
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 206 or 305 3
PHIL 207 or 306 3
PHIL 200/300 Level 3
PHIL 300 Level 3
Religious Studies Focus
Item # Title Credits
RELS 102 or 103 3
RELS 205 Varieties of Religious
Experience
3
RELS 300/400 Level 3
RELS 300/400 Level 3
Religious Studies Focus For MARE
Program Consideration/Admission
Item # Title Credits
Religion Selection for MARE
Consideration
9
RELS 503 Religious Education Through
the Scriptures
3
Interdisciplinary Electives
Any 2 courses at 300 or 400 level from within
Humanities Disciplines NOT Focus Area
Senior Research Sequence
Any set of Research Methods & Seminar courses
corresponding to chosen Focus Area
Item # Title Credits
Senior Research Course 3
Senior Research Course 3
Free Electives
* Complete approximately 32 credits to reach the
total of 120 credits required for graduation.
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
MUS 101 Music Foundations Re-Mixed 3
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
MATH 112 or 122 3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
ART 151 Art History I: Paleolithic to
Gothic
3
RELS 104 Introduction to Basic Themes
in Theology
3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
ENG 201, 202, or 203 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Humanities Focus 3
Humanities Focus 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
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Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Humanities Focus 3
Interdisciplinary Elective 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Humanities Focus 3
Interdisciplinary Elective 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
Senior Research Course 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Internship Elective 2
Fourth Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
Senior Research Course 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Global Peace and Justice Studies
Minor
Degree Type
Minor
United Nations Sequence
* 6 credits, w/permission of UN Fellows Program
Director
Item # Title Credits
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
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Multidisciplinary Focus
Complete 9 credits selected from the following
courses, in consultation with faculty advisor:
Item # Title Credits
BIO 306 Ecology 4
CRIM/PHIL
380
Philosophical Issues in
Criminal Justice
3
ENG 350 Special Topics in English
ENG 366 Magic and Empire Around the
World: Colonial to Post-
Colonial Literature
3
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental
Science
4
GSCI 105 Earth Science 4
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
HUM 201 Introduction to the United
Nations: International
Relations & Global Affairs
3
HUM 202 Hurricane Katrina: Tragedy
and Triumph
3
HUM 250 Global Citizenship in the
Franciscan Tradition
3
NURS 235 Global Issues in Health 3
PHIL 214 Franciscan Philosophical
Thought
3
PHIL 301 Moral Philosophy 3
PSCI/PHIL
305
History of Ancient Political
Thought
3
PSCI/PHIL
306
RB51 History of Modern
Political Thought
3
PHIL 308 Business Ethics 3
PHIL 320 Philosophy of Law 3
PSCI 303 International Relations 3
PSCI 402 The Developing World 3
SOC 407 The Dynamics of Urban
Society
3
PSYC 317 Psychological Principles of
Intercultural Communication
3
PSYC 330 Multicultural Perspectives in
Psychology
3
RELS 301 Comparative World Religions 3
RELS 305 The Holocaust: History and
Theology
3
RELS 306 Peace, Justice and
Contemporary Social Issues
3
RELS 400 The Franciscan Vision: Self,
Service, and Society
3
RELS 404 A Walk with Francis and
Friends
3
RELS 408 Genocide: Past, Present, and
Future
3
SOC 200 Cultural Diversity 3
SOC 220 Social Stratification and
Inequality in the United States
3
SOC 305 Global Problems and
Perceptions of Capitalism
3
SOC 310 Social Change 3
SOC 315 Terrorism and Political
Violence
3
SOC 320 Social Movements 3
Total Credits 15
Humanities Interdisciplinary
Minor
Degree Type
Minor
The minor consists of 15 credits (at least 2 courses at
300/400 level):
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
Art Elective 3
Music Elective 3
Literature Elective 3
Philosophy Elective 3
Religious Studies Elective 3
Total Credits 15
Minor in Prism Paterson — Texts
and Contexts
Degree Type
Minor
This minor provides an immersive study of the arts,
music, literature, and history of Paterson, New
Jersey. Students will not only investigate the arts and
literature of this city as an academic discipline but
also gain a hands-on experience of the arts and
humanities through field trips, interviews, writing,
and studio work. Students will visit Paterson, read
about it and write about it, learning about the
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famous people who have walked on the same
streets they have and have been inspired by their
same emotions and aspirations.
This minor will prepare students for a variety of
careers in the liberal arts, urban studies and urban
education, non-profits, and for graduate study.
Adding a minor gives students a unique area of
specialization in addition to their major. Students will
develop reading, writing, critical thinking, and
analytic and research skills through their study of
the arts and humanities.
Required Courses
The Minor consists of all 18 credits (Certificate
requires only 12 credits) from the following:
Item # Title Credits
ART 276 Art/Photography in Paterson 3
ENG 122 Literature of Paterson 3
ENG 131 Travel Writing: About Paterson
and the world
3
ENG 211 Community Writing: The Great
Falls
3
ENG 213 Paterson Texts & Contexts:
Social and Cultural History of
Paterson
3
MUS 206 Popular Sounds: Paterson and
Beyond
3
Total Credits 18
Certificate in Humanities and
Humanistic Studies – Prism
Paterson
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
“Prism Paterson: Texts and Contexts” is a Certificate
in the Humanities and Humanistic Studies, which is a
program that focuses on combined studies and
research in the humanities subjects as distinguished
from the social and physical sciences, and
emphasizes languages, literatures, art, and music.
Often students study the humanities only by looking
at the arts from the distant past, created in distant
places, but Paterson itself has many significant
writers, poets, artists, and musicians inspired by the
City. “Prism Paterson” offers students the experience
of visiting historic and artistic sites in Paterson and
meeting some of Paterson’s important artists,
musicians, poets, and writers while studying their
widely acclaimed works and discovering the
complexity, relevance, and richness of the
humanities and arts in Paterson.
Students complete 12 credits from the program in
order to achieve a Certificate in diverse but
interconnecting humanities courses. The Certificate
provides students coursework that can be applied
to, or is transferable towards, an Associate’s or
Bachelor’s degree at Felician or other institution.
Required Courses
Complete 12 credits from the following (or complete
all 18 to fulfill requirements for a Minor in Prism
Paterson):
Item # Title Credits
ART 276 Art/Photography in Paterson 3
ENG 122 Literature of Paterson 3
ENG 131 Travel Writing: About Paterson
and the world
3
ENG 211 Community Writing: The Great
Falls
3
ENG 213 Paterson Texts & Contexts:
Social and Cultural History of
Paterson
3
MUS 206 Popular Sounds: Paterson and
Beyond
3
Total Credits 12
Humanities Course
Descriptions
HUM 150 : Emerging Leadership
This course is designed to acquaint students with
21st-century models of leadership, and to expose
them to the multiple opportunities for active
participation in leadership. Through readings, class
presentations, experiential exercises, journal
reflections, and small group discussions, students
will be challenged to map their path of leadership
development.
Credits 3
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HUM 200 : Special Topics
Credits 1 -3
HUM 201 : Introduction to the United Nations:
International Relations & Global Affairs
This course introduces students to the formation of
the international organization (history, structure,
and function) known as The United Nations, through
which they will explore, identify, and live the United
Nations' role in a multi-cultural and sectoral world.
In an international setting, students have the
opportunity to learn about international relations
and global affairs, encounter perspectives that
literally and figuratively lie outside the borders of the
U.S. and that translate the interdependency of the
world. This progressive learning experience will
promote the building of bridges across cultures and
allow students to develop a realistic and responsible
understanding of how local actions can impact the
world. Opportunities are provided to visit and
participate in activities at the UN Headquarters in
New York City. The course is open to all majors.
Credits 3
HUM 202 : Hurricane Katrina: Tragedy and
Triumph
This course invites students to analyze historical,
literary, and artistic elements present in
contemporary works of poetry, fiction, essay, short
story, memoir, film, photography, and art. All of the
conceptual knowledge examined in class will
culminate in an optional trip to New Orleans for one
week during Spring Break to do community service,
interview people who survived the storm, and use
social media platforms like Instagram and Tumblr to
create a book about their experiences.
Credits 3
HUM 250 : Global Citizenship in the Franciscan
Tradition
This course promotes global citizenship in its
philosophy and practice by referring to a deeply
human meaning of global citizenship. This approach
is different from that presented in political, activism,
or business-oriented definitions, is closer to the
Franciscan Tradition, and can build on its rich
foundation. Topics discussed in the course are:
global issues, civic engagement, sustainable
development, nonviolence, peacemaking, Franciscan
culture of dialogue, styles of leadership, and justice
and peace issues. The capstone of the course is a
service-learning program offered abroad, or in local
settings.
Credits 3
HUM 400 : Special Topics
Credits 1 -3
HUM 451 : United Nations Seminar
This course introduces the learner to the structure
and function of the United Nations. Learners explore
the issues of the world body, how they are identified
and dealt with in a multicultural, multi-sectoral
organization. Opportunities are provided to attend
selected lectures and conferences at the United
Nations and other colleges and universities.
Knowledge of two languages preferred, not
required. The course is open to all majors.
Permission of Director of UN Fellows program is
required.
Credits 3
HUM 453 : United Nations Fellows Program
This course requires the learner to attend weekly
briefings and conferences. In addition, learners work
with representatives of various UN NGO’s and
committees. Learners are required to be at the
United Nations one day a week. Knowledge of two
languages preferred, not required. The course is
open to all majors. Permission of Director of UN
Fellows program is required.
Credits 3
International Business
See the program for School of Business for more
information.
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Concentration in International
Business
Degree Type
Concentration
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics. management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses:
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ECON 440 Comparative Economic
Systems
3
ECON 450 International Trade and
Finance
3
PSCI 303 International Relations 3
SOC/PSCI
404
Living and Working Oversees 3
PSCI 404 or SS 305 3
Concentration Electives
• Complete any combination of six credits from
the following:
• Studying Abroad is strongly recommended
Item # Title Credits
Foreign Language 3 - 6
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
Total Credits 21
Minor in International Business
for Non-Business Majors
Degree Type
Minor
* Students must meet special admittance criteria.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Item # Title Credits
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
MGT 410 International Business 3
ECON 440 Comparative Economic
Systems
3
ECON 450 International Trade and
Finance
3
PSCI 303 International Relations 3
PSCI 404 or SS 305 3
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Minor Electives
• Complete any combination of six credits from
the following:
• Studying Abroad is strongly recommended
Item # Title Credits
Foreign Language 3 - 6
HUM 451 United Nations Seminar 3
HUM 453 United Nations Fellows
Program
3
Total Credits 24
Italian
Italian Course
Descriptions
ITAL 101 : Italian Language and Culture I
These courses introduce students to a
communicative approach to the fundamentals of the
Italian language, with emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness,
and designed to enable students to communicate in
Italian in everyday situations. They incorporate
global perspectives into the study of language,
dealing primarily with language and the
communication necessary to identify cross-cultural
issues, perspectives and contributions of Italian
speaking cultures.
Credits 3
ITAL 102 : Italian Language and Culture II
These courses introduce students to a
communicative approach to the fundamentals of the
Italian language, with emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness,
and designed to enable students to communicate in
Italian in everyday situations. They incorporate
global perspectives into the study of language,
dealing primarily with language and the
communication necessary to identify cross-cultural
issues, perspectives and contributions of Italian
speaking cultures.
Credits 3
Latin
Latin Course
Descriptions
LAT 101 : Elementary Latin I
An introduction to Classical Latin that focuses on the
basics of syntax and grammar. Since the emphasis is
on reading and writing (as opposed to conversation),
both the acquisition of a vocabulary, as well as an
understanding of sentence structure, will augment
the student’s command of both Latin and English.
Credits 3
LAT 102 : Elementary Latin II
A continued exploration of Classical Latin that builds
upon the skills learned in Latin 101. Emphasis will be
threefold: 1) the acquisition of a larger vocabulary, 2)
a deepened understanding of Latin grammar, and 3)
more practice in sight translations and composition.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
LT 101 or at least two years of high school Latin.
Leadership
Leadership Course
Descriptions
LS 100 : Information Literacy
Explore information and the role it plays within our
society. The course will focus on how to locate and
use existing knowledge and data. Using a research
assignment from a simultaneous course, you will
leave the course with a competency in research that
will ensure that you can ask the right questions and
find the answers to them.
Credits 1
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LS 105 : Veterans’ Transition to College
This course is designed to help veterans newly-
enrolled in the College make a successful transition
from a military culture to the rather different culture
of an institution of higher education. The course is
offered in three fourhour modules. The first module,
“Pathways,” offers veterans a “map” of the College’s
organization and the resources available to assist
them in navigating the system. In the second
module, “Personal Assessment,” veterans assess
their educational goals, their personal resources,
possible impediments to attaining their goals, and
the coping skills needed to succeed. They will also
assess the effect of military service on their personal
development, especially as it influences their coping
strategies for facing the challenges presented in an
academic institutional environment. “My Career
Goals,” the final module, offers tools for assessment
of the knowledge, skill, and personality traits needed
to make an effective choice of both an academic
major and, eventually, career.
Credits 1
LS 201 : HC Academic Tutor Training Across the
Disciplines: Hybrid Course
This course has been designed to provide training
for individuals who will work as peer tutors on
campus and online. It focuses on tutoring principles
found universal to effective tutoring across different
disciplines and settings. Because these principles are
flexible, each tutor will be applying them in practice
to his or her own major, exploring and adapting
strategies as they suit specific tutoring situations. At
the completion of the course, tutors will have basic
knowledge of tutoring skills and techniques needed
to work with students in our diverse campus
environment. This is an eight week hybrid course:
weeks 1, 4, and 8 on campus, and weeks 2, 3, 5, 6,
and 7 online.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
A GPA of 3.0 or better; a referral or recommendation
from at least one faculty member; availability of
two-hour blocks of time to schedule tutoring per
week for a total of 16 hours per semester for two
consecutive
semesters following course completion.
Liberal Studies
Certificate in General Studies
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
The Certificate in General Studies provides an
undifferentiated program that includes instruction in
the General Arts, General Sciences, or Unstructured
Studies. Students complete one (1) course within
each Theme Area and one (1) additional course in
any Theme Area of their choice, for a total of 18/19
credits. The Certificate provides students with
coursework that can be applied to, or is transferable
towards, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree at
Felician or other institution.
Required Theme Areas:
* Select one course from each of the following, plus
one additional course from any Theme Area.
Ethics
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 250 Making Moral Decisions 3
Technological Acumen
Item # Title Credits
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
CS 110 Introduction to Programming I 4
CS 120 Introduction to Computer
Science
3
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Visual & Performing Arts
Item # Title Credits
ART 101 Drawing and Composition 3
ART 102 Design and Color 3
ART 103 Form, Space, and Time 3
ART 236 Ceramics I 3
ART 237 Stained Glass 3
ART 272 Painting I 3
ART 273 Photography I 3
ART 274 Color and Digital Photography 3
COMM 140 Introduction to Theatre 3
MUS 103 Basic Piano 3
MUS 109 Basic Guitar 3
MUS 112 Felician Choir I 3
MUS 115 Basic Singing 3
MUS 225 Beat Mixing and Composing at
the Computer
3
Global Consciousness
Item # Title Credits
ARAB 101 Arabic Language and Culture I 3
ARAB 102 Arabic Language and Culture II 3
FREN 101 French Language and Culture I 3
FREN 102 French Language and Culture
II
3
ITAL 101 Italian Language and Culture I 3
ITAL 102 Italian Language and Culture II 3
MUS 105 World Music 3
SOC 104 The Sociology of Race and
Ethnicity
3
SOC 200 Cultural Diversity 3
SPAN 101 Spanish Language and Culture
I
3
SPAN 102 Spanish Language and Culture
II
3
Business/Entrepreneurship
Item # Title Credits
ECON 100 Economics for the Non-Major 3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 110 Personal Finance and Money
Management
3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
Total Credits 18-19
Management
See the program for School of Business for more
information.
B.S. in Management
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting.
economics. management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
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Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Major Requirements:
Item # Title Credits
MGT 300 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 310 Human Resource
Management
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
MGT 450 Leadership and Strategy 3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
Supply Chain Management
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
Supply Chain Management
Certificate
The certificate in Supply Chain Management teaches
students about the sourcing, procurement,
conversion, quality, and logistics concepts associated
with production, coordination, and delivery of goods
and services. The program will prepare students to
perform functions in the modern logistics and
supply chain environment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Analyze the manufacturing operations of a firm
• Apply sales and operations planning, MRP and
lean manufacturing concepts
• Apply logistics and purchasing concepts to
improve supply chain operations
• Apply quality management tools for process
improvement
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Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
MGT 221 Introduction to Materials
Management
3
MGT 222 Introduction to Continuous
Improvement Methodologies
3
MGT 340 Project and Program
Management
3
MGT 440 Production and Operation
Management
3
Total Credits 12
Management Course
Descriptions
HCA/MGT 300 : Organizational Behavior in
Healthcare Settings
This course introduces the student to the notion of
the healthcare organization as a social system. We
will examine how individual and group behavior
relates to organizational structure, task
achievement, and goal attainment. Students will gain
an understanding of the role of organizational
culture in shaping individual and group behavior and
the linkage of culture to leadership.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
HCA/MGT 310 : Human Resource Management
in Healthcare
As healthcare organizations strive to be high
performers, the human resources function is a key
player in achieving that goal. Thus, we study the
human resources function from its administrative
and strategic perspectives, including the line
manager’s human resources role. Specifically, we
examine its role in strategic planning along with the
traditional roles of wage and salary administration,
training and development, employee and labor
relations, performance appraisal, and its ever
expanding role due to legislative enactments.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 100 : Fundamentals of Management
A study of the principles underlying business
behavior and organizational theory as they relate to
managerial functions such as planning, organizing,
staffing, directing and controlling business
organizations. Also examines the contributions
made by research in the fields of management,
decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and
interpersonal relations. Case-study methods and
review of current literature are integrated.
Credits 3
MGT 210 : Supervision
Enhance your personal and professional learning
agenda and welcome the challenges of supervision.
In this course, you will learn about the roles and
responsibilities of supervisors. The course builds
from a foundation of fundamental skills through a
pyramid of understanding the expanded scope of
responsibilities for first-time, first-line supervisors
through the chairman of the board in private,
service, or public organizations.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 221 : Introduction to Materials
Management
This course provides an introduction to materials
management. It covers all aspects of materials
management, including inventory control, material
requirements planning (MRP), receiving, and
warehousing. Students will apply the theories and
concepts of materials management to demonstrate
their understanding of the impact of improved
materials management on business.
Credits 3
MGT 222 : Introduction to Continuous
Improvement Methodologies
This course introduces several different continuous
improvement methodologies utilizing three different
business novels as the primary texts. Theory of
Constraints, Lean Manufacturing, and the combined
methodology of TLS (Theory of Constraints, Lean
Manufacturing, Six Sigma) are explored. Students
will demonstrate their understanding of material
learned throughout the entire course by developing
a 1-day workshop that is suitable for corporate
training.
Credits 3
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MGT 230 : Sports Management
This introduction to the professional area of athletic
administration discusses business principles and
procedures as they are applied within the field of
athletics. The course also examines the theories and
principles of Sports Management as they relate to
planning, staffing, organizing and controlling within a
sports organization.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 300 : Organizational Behavior
The course is designed to provide an understanding
of the social system in organizations. To be studied
and understood are the relationship of individual
and group behavior patterns to organizational
structure and task requirements, the role of the
individual, and the human factors confronting the
manager laboring to establish the necessary
environment and motivation for the appropriate
functioning of the organization. People problems,
the work environment, and the interaction between
the two are a major concern of the course.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 310 : Human Resource Management
This course discusses the theory and practice of
personal management in business and public
organizations. It emphasizes the formulation and
application of personnel policies, procedures and
practices, particularly concerning employment, wage
and salary administration, training and
development, employee and labor relations,
performance evaluation, termination, promotion,
compensation, pensions and benefits. The finding of
the behavioral sciences are integrated, especially in
exploring issues of labor-management interaction
and cooperation on mutual issues of organizational
planning, industrial counseling, and work
performance and compensation.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 320 : Small Business Management
This course examines the practices and problems of
starting and operating a small business. Topics
including capital accumulation, the assessment of
local markets, site location, and decision-making
techniques of the small business entrepreneur are
explored, and the role of small business in the
United States economy is evaluated. Case study and
problem solving techniques are used, as students
interact with local small business owners to analyze
real world business conditions.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 100, MGT 100, ACC 100
MGT 325 : Entrepreneurship
This course introduces students to the challenges
and opportunities of entrepreneurship. It includes
sound academic theory, success stories, case
studies, and exercises in critical thinking to help
students develop the understanding, skills, and
plans needed to start a successful new business.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 340 : Project and Program Management
Many good ideas fail because projects are not
completed on time or fail to produce results.
Avoiding these traps requires a clear understanding
of a project’s requirements and objectives and
strong project management. This course helps
prepare management students for the complexity of
project and program management by providing
them with the skills they need to properly define a
project’s scope, adequately plan for resource
allocation, build and manage the project team, and
successfully track the progress of the project to a
successful completion.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
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MGT 410 : International Business
This course explores the behavioral patterns of
business activity influenced by national borders and
different institutional environments. A comparative
study of national environments provides a sound
basis for discriminatory application of management
theory. The international monetary systems, regional
trade groups, home and host country policies in
trade and international investments are examined.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
ACC 100
ECON 200
ECON 220
FIN 300
MGT 420 : Business Dimensions of Healthcare
This course is designed for healthcare professionals
who are continuing their education and for students
who are otherwise planning to pursue a career in
healthcare. The course focuses on introductory
business theory, principles, and practices as they
relate to the healthcare industry, including
leadership, motivation, communication, decision-
making, budgeting, and other issues related to the
healthcare industry. Students will be introduced to
the economic forces that shape today’s healthcare
delivery system. The course provides a framework
for understanding healthcare as a business system.
The course also consists of a series of application
exercises designed to equip students with a basic
understanding of business management practices.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MGT 100
MGT 430 : Advanced Sports Management
In this integrative and comprehensive capstone
course the student pursuing an education in sport
will be expected to bring together the various
aspects of their previous education in business and
sports management. The course will emphasize
strategic management and competitive planning
based upon a clear understanding of internal and
external environmental factors. Case analysis and
development of an actual sports organizational plan
will be given primary emphasis as course learning
tools.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MGT 100
MGT 440 : Production and Operation
Management
A study of the production process from procurement
and allocation of production factors (including raw
materials, human resources, and machinery and
equipment), to obtaining of final goods and services.
This course emphasizes the role of management in
utilizing planning, organizing, scheduling, and
controlling techniques to define problems and seek
optimum solutions.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ACC 200, ECON 220, MKT 100, MGT 100, FIN 300,
QUAN 341 or equivalent
MGT 450 : Leadership and Strategy
Effective leadership is mandatory for transforming a
strategic vision into reality. In this course, students
will explore the essential elements that enable
strong leaders to turn strategy into action. Students
will practice the techniques of strategic planning,
and learn to harness and apply leadership skills to
prevent the strategy from being derailed.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ACC 200, ECON 220, MKT 100, MGT 100, MGT 300,
FIN 300, MATH 160 or equivalent
MGT 490 : Business Policy
In this integrative course the student has the
opportunity to bring together prior knowledge of the
various fields of business. Emphasis is on policy-
making and implementation, including long-range
planning efforts, and how the firm operates as a
whole from within the parameters of the strategic
management process. Assessment of the
environment, choosing from among different
strategic alternatives, and implementing and then
evaluating the strategies are major components of
the course. The case-study method is used
extensively.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
All lower level Business courses, senior status
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MGT 499 : Selected Topics in Business
Analytics
An in-depth study of specific topics in business
analytics designed to enhance understanding of
areas of data management and analysis. Emphasis
will be placed on simulation analytics and, when
possible, instruction will incorporate the expertise of
professionals in the field of business analytics.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor
Marketing
See the program for School of Business for more
information.
B.S. in Marketing
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should
be able to:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core (accounting,
economics, management, quantitative business
analysis, finance, marketing, legal and social
environment, information systems, and
international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, ethical decision uniting, teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the marketing related challenges and
opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements:
Business Core:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGT 100 Fundamentals of Management 3
ACC 100 Principles of Financial
Accounting I
3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial
Accounting
3
ECON 200 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics 3
FIN 300 Corporate Financial
Management
3
BUS 300 Ethics in the Corporate
Environment
3
BUS 310 Business Law I 3
BUS 341 An Introduction to Research
and Analysis Using Statistics
3
MGT 410 International Business 3
MGT 490 Business Policy 3
BUS 499 Business Capstone 3
Major Requirements
Item # Title Credits
MKT 230 Sales Management 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
MKT 330 Social Media Marketing 3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 420 Product Management 3
Additional Requirements:
* These requirements apply to traditional students
only. Internship required.
Item # Title Credits
BUS 120 Business Communication 3
Total Credits 120
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B.P.S. Marketing Minor
Degree Type
Minor
A Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) Minor is to
be completed in accordance with a Business Major
(120 credits).
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate content mastery in the functional
areas of our business core
(accounting economics, management,
quantitative business analysis, finance,
marketing, legal and social environment,
information systems, and international issues)
• Demonstrate the School of Business core
competencies (critical reasoning, quantitative
reasoning. ethical decision making. teamwork,
personal accountability, effective
communication)
• Evaluate the management related challenges
and opportunities of business practices
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Arts, Business
Concentration and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in
Business must:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements (Formal
acceptance into the Business major, usually in
the sophomore year, requires a 2.500
cumulative GPA.)
2. satisfy the specific requirement in a major or
concentration.
3. fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30
credit-hours at Felician University.
4. maintain an average GPA of 2.500 throughout
the program.
5. earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in
the major.
Required Courses
* In addition to the general education requirements
Professional Studies Option —
Marketing:
Item # Title Credits
MKT 100 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MKT 230 Sales Management 3
MKT 300 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 310 New Product Development 3
MKT 410 Marketing Research 3
MKT 420 Product Management 3
Major Concentration or
Professional Focus:
Complete the required credits in one of the
following:
• Major Concentration — AAS degree major
courses;or
• Professional Focus — Courses based on
personal and/or career goals selected in
consultation with an adviser
Additional Requirements:
18 Credits Free upper level electives (300/400 Level)
Total Credits 120
Digital Marketing Certificate
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Professional Certificates
The School of Business offers a variety of certificate
programs designed to introduce learners to a new
field of study or to advance careers by expanding
expertise and upgrading skillsets. Each certificate
program offers in-depth knowledge and unique
insights in specific fields of study. Successfully
completing a sequence of required courses will
result in a certificate of completion.
Admissions Requirements
Felician University certificate programs are open to
individuals who hold a high school diploma (for
undergraduate certificates and non-credit courses)
or a bachelor's degree (for advanced certificates and
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courses). Matriculated undergraduate students
taking graduate-level courses must obtain
permission from the Dean of the School of Business
prior to enrolling in the course.
Digital Marketing Certificate
This program leads to a certificate of completion in
Digital Marketing with coursework containing active
learning and experiences that will prepare early and
mid-career marketing, public relations, advertising
managers, and other digital marketing related
professionals to meet the challenges of effectively
leading and managing within the industry. This
program is ideal for students interested in business
who wish to learn more about the usage of digital
marketing tools and strategies as a new and/or
supplemental way to attract, relationship-build,
inform, persuade, and maintain customers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
be able to:
• Explore the growing world of social media
marketing
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of the social
media landscape, platforms, tools, and
technologies
• Apply course knowledge to real-world business
opportunities
• Analyze and evaluate the development and
execution of social campaigns
• Utilize success metrics associated with digital
marketing
• Understand SEO, Keywords & PPC Advertising,
including Google Analytics and tools like Adobe
Spark Post
• Critically evaluate various digital marketing
channels, and determine their uses, limitations,
and drawbacks
• Utilize the power of brand storytelling to create
an emotional connection
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
MKT 301 Social Media Marketing and
Mobile Marketing
3
MKT 305 Digital Marketing 3
MKT 402 Content Marketing and
Storytelling
3
MKT 405 Capstone: Digital Marketing
Integration and Personal
Branding
3
Total Credits 12
Marketing Course
Descriptions
MKT 100 : Fundamentals of Marketing
The relevant areas of marketing are applied to sport.
Special emphasis is placed upon the principles,
policies, and strategies utilized to market the unique
product of sport. Course attention is paid to
numerous topics including public attitudes about
sports; sports marketing research; identification,
targeting, and understanding of sports customers;
and development, implementation, and control of
sports marketing programs.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 100
MKT 220 : Marketing Communication Strategy
Covers the theory and management of the different
elements of the integrated marketing
communication mix of firms. Includes an
introduction to the marketing communication
process and an overview of customer psychology
including models of motivation, persuasion, learning,
and behavior modification. Communication issues
relating to band building and corporate image is
discussed. Each of the elements of the promotion
mix advertising, sales, promotion, public relations,
personal selling, and direct marketing (including
communications and promotions on the web) are
examined.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MKT 100
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MKT 230 : Sales Management
This course examines the role of the sales manager
in the planning, development, implementation, and
control of sales force activities. Selection, training,
supervision, and motivation of sales force personnel
is examined as well as the interaction and
coordination of the sales function with other
organizational functions.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MKT 100
MKT 276 : Sports Marketing
A survey of the essential marketing theory, policies,
and practices concerning the performance of
marketing functions and the institutions involved in
the flow of goods and services from the producer to
the ultimate consumer. Emphasis is on the
development of the marketing mix for consumer
and industrial goods, wholesale and retail marketing
patterns, and marketing planning and strategy.
Current practices in product development, pricing,
promotion, physical logistics and other marketing
characteristics are explored.
MKT 300 : Consumer Behavior
A study of the actions and decision-making process
of individuals and organizations involved in
discovering, evaluating, acquiring, consuming, and
disposing of products and services. This course
applies the concepts, principles, and theories from
the various social sciences to the study of how
buyers think and act. In illustrating the importance
of understanding consumer behavior by business
managers and public policy makers, special
emphasis is placed the factors that influence
consumer buying patterns.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 100 or equivalent
MKT 301 : Social Media Marketing and Mobile
Marketing
Social media has disrupted traditional marketing
communications channels. With control shifting from
brands to social consumers, companies are focused
on how to operate in this new social world. This
course will explore the exciting and ever-changing
world of social media marketing. Students will learn
fundamental social media concepts and how to
apply new skills to business problems. The course
will also highlight the importance of mobile
marketing. Students will learn how to analyze how
various brands use social media. The final course
project will give students an opportunity to develop
a social media marketing plan, including mobile
marketing, and a framework for monitoring and
measuring the effectiveness of social media
campaigns.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 100 or equivalent
MKT 305 : Digital Marketing
This course takes the perspective that the digital
revolution is changing the way consumers are
reached and impacted by communication channels.
The consumption of traditional media continues to
decline. New digital video and streaming video
platforms are growing. We are moving from a
campaign-centric view to a more consumer-centric
view. The move toward an information-based
economy is dramatically changing the way products
are marketed and sold. To succeed in this new
environment, students need to understand what is
changing, how to use the new tools, and how to
measure success in the digital world.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MKT 100
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MKT 310 : New Product Development
The ability to develop new and innovative products is
the lifeblood of any company. This course examines
the entire process of New Product Development
including brainstorming, idea evaluation and
screening, business analysis, product testing and
prototypes, test marketing, and commercialization.
Additional focus is placed upon the methods, tools,
and techniques utilized to carry out the steps in the
process.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MKT 100
MKT 320 : Distribution Management
Efficient management of the supply and distribution
systems of a firm provides an important source of
competitive advantage in today's global
marketplace. This course will examine the topics of
logistics management, inventory management,
procurement, warehousing, physical distribution
methods, and use of information systems.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 100
MKT 330 : Social Media Marketing
Digital social media, such as Facebook, Twitter,
Spotify, and YouTube, have become increasingly
important elements of the marketing channel for
engagement and information sharing, and
promotions for marketers. The course is designed to
help students understand and assess brands'
successful or unsuccessful practices of social media
marketing by focusing on applications of social
media and digital marketing. Application of the
concepts is emphasized in this course, as students
will analyze and learn how to navigate social
networks and social media platforms as marketers.
Students in this course will develop relevant
knowledge about social media platforms through
practices, demonstrations, and analyses of social
media business applications. An introduction to a
social media certification program, such as
Hootsuite, will be incorporated in the course with
the ability to voluntarily take a Hootsuite certification
test at the end of the course at the expense and
desire of the student.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MKT 100
MKT 402 : Content Marketing and Storytelling
This course takes the perspective that traditional
communications methods via TV, print, and radio,
etc., once the only way to reach an audience with a
brand or product message, are changing
dramatically. The sales pitch has fallen on deaf ears.
Today, people are consuming and sharing content
that is valuable and useful. Authentic content
becomes an extremely valuable resource for
consumers, which leads to brand trust. Consumers
can access the information they need from their
smart phones. A content marketing strategy can
actually make a consumer stop and consider one
brand versus another. Today, via an approach called
“brand storytelling,” a company can create emotional
connections with consumers that are meaningful,
memorable, and persuasive. This course will help
students to understand why brands are moving
away from traditional marketing to content
marketing to focus on engaging the consumers’
hearts and minds. Content marketing is the new way
to create meaningful and lasting relationships with
customers. To succeed in this new content
marketing environment, students need to
understand what is changing, how to create a viable
content marketing strategy, and how to measure
success in the digital world.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MKT 100
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MKT 405 : Capstone: Digital Marketing
Integration and Personal Branding
This course is the culmination of the Digital
Marketing certificate program, melding learning
from the three previous courses into a capstone
course focused on developing an integrated digital
marketing communications plan. Today’s evolving
media landscape has resulted in a new omni-
channel consumer who uses traditional, digital, and
social media channels. By understanding the target
audience’s particular media consumption habits,
marketers can leverage the best of available
channels to create and share engaging content. The
course utilizes a ten-step integrated digital
marketing framework designed to deliver the right
message to the right target at the right time and
place in the customer decision journey. Students will
learn to develop a personal brand to help them
“think like a brand” and stand out in a competitive
job market.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 301; MKT 305; MKT 402
MKT 410 : Marketing Research
This course introduces marketing research as an
important tool of management. The subject is
defined and a number of examples are given to
illustrate major uses of marketing research
(providing a basic understanding of what this
research can and cannot do). It also presents the
most important market research techniques. A
discussion of cases encourages the student to think
creatively about the application of research
techniques to marketing problems and
opportunities.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MKT 100, MKT 300, MKT 310, QUAN 341 (or
permission of Associate Dean), and MATH 160 or
equivalent.
MKT 410 : Marketing Research
This course covers the tools and techniques used to
gather information in order to:
• Identify Market Opportunities, Monitor
Marketing Performance, Evaluate Changes in
the Market
Special attention is given to matching the
characteristics of products and services with the
needs of businesses and individual buyers. The
marketing research function adds value to the
marketing process as it provides direction to help in
the formulation of marketing strategy. The tools and
techniques of marketing research covered in this
course help to answer the questions pertaining to
the application of the marketing mix.
Credits 3
MKT 420 : Product Management
This course examines the role of the product
manager and product management strategies in
response to a wide array of uncontrollable business
environmental factors. Particular focus is placed
upon the product manager’s effective utilization of
the four P’s of the marketing mix to achieve desired
goals. This course will utilize case analysis as a
means of sharpening one’s skills in strategy
formulation and implementation.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status and all courses in marketing
major (except BUS 499), or permission of Associate
Dean.
MKT 440 : Marketing Strategy
This course will introduce you to the principles of
advanced marketing strategy and how firms such as
Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Apple, Cirque du Soleil,
and Sephora practice them today. We will assume
that one size does not fit all, and the value creation
involves understanding and catering to different
consumer segments. Blue Ocean Strategy will be the
primary strategic lens that students will use. This
course will utilize Harvard business school cases, as
well as a marketing simulation that is widely used in
corporate training programs, with a certificate of
completion to be earned at the end of the course.
Credits 3
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Mathematics
Mission Statement of the
Mathematics Department
The Department of Mathematical Sciences supports
the mission of Felician University to provide rigorous
mathematics courses to students in all majors and at
all levels. The mathematics curriculum is designed
to promote the student’s ability to think critically,
understand mathematical concepts, their
interrelations, and applications, and provide a
symbolic language as a tool for precise reasoning,
expression, and computation.
Mathematics Learning
Outcomes
At the end of their program in Mathematics students
will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental
content in mathematics.
2. Identify the interrelationship between
mathematical areas.
3. Interpret, model, and analyze real world
scenarios mathematically.
4. Communicate mathematical concepts in written
and oral formats.
5. Take responsibility for and exhibit passion
about their personal learning of mathematics.
B.A. in Mathematics
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Rules and guidelines for majors in
Mathematics:
1. A student who wishes to continue as a
mathematics major needs a minimum grade of
C+ in Precalculus (MATH 161).
2. It is recommended that no student may take
more than two mathematics courses in a single
semester.
3. Mathematics majors are cautioned that some of
the required courses are linked by prerequisites
into a sequence. The courses are offered as
needed (not every semester). Failing to follow
the sequence can delay graduation.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
MATH 231 Geometry I 3
MATH 241 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 262 Calculus I 4
MATH 263 Calculus II 4
MATH 343 Matrix Theory and Linear
Algebra
4
MATH 364 Calculus III 4
MATH 423 Probability with Statistics 4
MATH 495 Senior Capstone in
Mathematics
4
Math Electives
* Choose two from the following:
Item # Title Credits
MATH 324 Number Theory 3
MATH 332 History of Mathematics 3
MATH 434 Abstract Algebra 4
MATH 365 Differential Equations 4
Required Related Courses
Item # Title Credits
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
MATH 231 Geometry I 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
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Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
MATH 241 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 262 Calculus I 4
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
MATH 263 Calculus II 4
MATH 343 Matrix Theory and Linear
Algebra
4
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
MATH 364 Calculus III 4
MATH 434 or 324 3 - 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
MATH 332 or 365 3 - 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
MATH 423 Probability with Statistics 4
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Fourth Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
MATH 495 Senior Capstone in
Mathematics
4
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
CoMajor in Mathematics and
Education
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
This program in conjunction with the School of
Education is designed to prepare future teachers of
mathematics. The program is designed to promote
the student’s understanding of mathematical
concepts and their interrelations and applications;
provide a symbolic language as a tool for precise
reasoning, expression and computation; and lay a
foundation for graduate work in Mathematics or
Mathematics Education. The School of Education
requires that all majors complete all math courses
prior to Student Teaching or any Internship.
Minor in Mathematics
Degree Type
Minor
Students must complete 18 credits in mathematics
with at least a “C” in all courses.
Note that MATH 122 (Statistics) does not count
toward a minor in mathematics. Students who are
interested in the mathematics minor should consult
with the associate dean for mathematics for more
information.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
MATH 262 Calculus I 4
MATH 263 Calculus II 4
MATH 300 Level 3 - 4
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Math Electives
* Note: MATH 210 (Applied Calculus) does not fulfill
the requirements for a Math Minor.
Item # Title Credits
MATH 161 Precalculus 4
MATH 200 Level 3 - 4
MATH 300 Level 3 - 4
MATH 400 Level 3 - 4
Total Credits 18
Mathematics Course
Descriptions
MATH-122 : Statistics I
This introductory course covers descriptive statistics
and most of the fundamental concepts of inferential
statistics. Topics include populations, random
samples, measures of central tendency and
variability, probability, binomial and normal
distributions, standard scores, confidence intervals,
hypothesis testing, student’s “t,” Chi-squared,
analysis of variance, linear regression, and
correlation. (every semester)
Credits 3
MATH 001 : Basic Skills in Mathematics (Pre-
Algebra)
This course provides a refresher in basic arithmetic.
The criterion for placement in the course is failure to
pass the pre-algebra portion of the college’s Basic
skills Placement Test (Accuplacer). Topics include
fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion,
percentages, rational numbers and solving
equations. A “C” is the minimum acceptable grade to
progress to the next course. (fall)
Credits 4
MATH 002 : Basic Skills in Mathematics
(Algebra)
The principal objective of this course is to bring
students up to college proficiency in basic algebra
skills. The criterion for placement in the course is
failure to pass the algebra portion of the college’s
Basic Skills Placement Test (Accuplacer) . This course
presumes mastery of the basic computational skills
covered in MATH 001. Topics include solving
equations (with applications), polynomials, factoring,
graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving
systems of linear equations, and radical expressions.
A “C” is the minimal acceptable grade to progress to
the next course. (every semester). 3 credits (in-
house)
Credits 3
MATH 110 : Mathematics for Financial
Decision-Making
This course emphasizes the practical application of
mathematical concepts and calculations essential to
making modern business decisions. Topics include
payroll, interest, consumer credit, home ownership,
taxes, insurance, investment, discounts, and
markups. (every semester)
Credits 3
MATH 112 : Quantitative Reasoning
This course examines various aspects of quantitative
literacy such as data representation and
interpretation, relationships of numbers, variables
and functions, unit analysis, spatial reasoning,
uncertainty, probability, and coincidence. Integration
of numeracy and literacy skills will be stressed.
(every semester)
Credits 3
MATH 114 : Mathematical Explorations
This course focuses on the conceptual
understanding of basic mathematics topics through
student exploration and investigation. Topics
covered will include: the fundamental operation of
arithmetic, number theory, functions, proportional
reasoning, data analysis, geometry, measurement,
and historical perspectives. Oral and written
communication will be emphasized. (every
semester)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
MATH 002 or equivalent
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MATH 120 : Praxis Review
This intensive 13-hour review course is designed to
familiarize the student with the structure and
content of the Praxis I Core Math test. The Praxis I
Math exam measures mathematical skills and
concepts needed to prepare for a career in
education. It focuses on key concepts of
mathematics and the ability to reason in a
quantitative context to determine aptitude before
enrolling in a teacher education program or
obtaining teacher licensing. The course includes
detailed instruction and hands-on practice in math
review.
(Pass/Fail)
Credits 1
MATH 122 : Statistics 1
This introductory course covers descriptive statistics
and most of the fundamental concepts of inferential
statistics. Topics include populations, random
samples, measures of central tendency and
variability, probability, binomial and normal
distributions, standard scores, confidence intervals,
hypothesis testing, student’s “t,” Chi-squared,
analysis of variance, linear regression, and
correlation. (every semester)
Credits 3
MATH 160 : College Algebra
This course aims to develop the idea of a function
and its graph. Using linear functions, quadratic
functions, general polynomials, rational functions,
and logarithmic and exponential functions, the
course will cover topics such as but not limited to
domain and range, increasing and decreasing,
concavity, intercepts and zeros, and maxima and
minima. This course will model situations in natural
and social sciences and business with appropriate
functions. (every semester)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
MATH 002 or equivalent
MATH 161 : Precalculus
This course aims to help the student develop an
appreciation for mathematics and provides a
preparation for calculus. Topics include the real
number system, basic concepts of algebra and
analytic geometry, equations of the first and second
degree and their graphs, algebraic, logarithmic,
trigonometric and exponential functions and their
applications. (every semester)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
MATH 160 or equivalent
MATH 210 : Applied Calculus
This course, designed for students who are not
majoring in math, will introduce techniques of
calculus. Students will use differentiation and
integration in solving application problems such as
optimization, related rates, and accumulation in the
areas of science, economics, and other fields. (as
needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Math 160 College Algebra or higher
MATH 212 : Topics in Contemporary
Mathematics
This course explores mathematical aspects of real-
life political, economic, and social systems and
contemporary mathematical ideas. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MATH 002 or equivalent and honors status or
permission of instructor.
MATH 231 : Geometry I
This course deals with the historical evolution of
geometric concepts and Euclidean geometries. This
course will also introduce an axiomatic system;
students will learn to read and write proofs using
this system of axioms and postulates. Topics include
inductive and deductive reasoning, symmetry,
tessellations, congruence, similarity, and coordinate
and transformational geometry. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MATH 114 or MATH 160 or equivalent
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MATH 241 : Discrete Mathematics
An overview of ideas and strategies in discrete (non-
continuous) mathematics, this course introduces
enumeration techniques including factorials, and
Pascal's triangle. Students will become familiar with
abstraction in Mathematics via graph theory and will
learn to use tools for mathematical reasoning in the
discrete setting, including the pigeonhole principle
and bijections. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MATH 231 or Permission of instructor
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 231
MATH 250 : Special Topics I
This course varies by semester and instructor. Topics
may include using new or current technology; new
or current software; and new and exciting
innovations in mathematics, statistics, or
mathematics education. This course may augment
an already existing course. This course is intended to
run for a group and not for a single student. (as
needed)
Credits 1 -4
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
MATH 262 : Calculus I
The first of a three-semester sequence in Calculus,
this course is designed to develop the basic concepts
of differential Calculus and their applications. Topics
include continuous and discontinuous functions;
analytic geometry; slope of a curve; rate of change of
functions; limit theorems; derivations of algebraic,
exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and
implicitly defined functions; the mean value
theorem; curve sketching; optimization problems;
Newton’s Method, anti-derivatives (fall)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
MATH 161 or equivalent
MATH 263 : Calculus II
Continuing Calculus I, this course is designed to
develop the concepts of integral Calculus and their
applications. Topics include the integral, techniques
of integration, applications of the definite integral to
physical problems, integration involving inverse
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, infinite
series, Power Series, Taylor polynomials and series,
and parametric and polar equations. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 262
MATH 323 : Statistics II
This course introduces the concepts of Bayesian
Analysis. Statistical decision-making under
conditions of uncertainty is also covered. The chi-
square and F-distributions are introduced. Additional
topics include analysis of variance, linear correlation,
linear regression, contingency tables, time series
analysis involving seasonal and cyclic trends, index
numbers, and cross-tabulations. (as needed)
Credits 3
MATH 324 : Number Theory
This course deals with basic concepts of number
theory and proof. Topics covered include
mathematical induction, properties of integers,
Diophantine equations, the division algorithm,
Euclid’s algorithm, prime numbers, modular
arithmetic, and congruences. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 241
MATH 332 : History of Mathematics
This course is an examination of the development of
mathematics. Themes include comparative
mathematical systems; the origin of whole, rational,
irrational, complex, and transfinite numbers; the
evolution of geometry, number theory, algebra,
calculus, probability theory; and modern innovations
such as chaos theory. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MATH 231 or permission of instructor
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MATH 333 : Geometry II
This course will cover advanced topics in Euclidean
Geometry and topics in non-Euclidean Geometry.
The topics covered in geometries other than
Euclidean geometry are such things as finite
geometries, geometric transformations, convexity,
projective geometry, topological transformations,
and brief excursions into point set topology, knot
theory, orientable and non-orientable surfaces, and
fractal geometry. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 231
MATH 343 : Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra
An introductory course in Linear Algebra, from
computational, theoretical, and geometric
perspectives. Topics include linear independence,
matrix operations, determinants, bases, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors. This course develops the idea of
abstract vector spaces and linear transformations on
these spaces, drawing examples from calculus. This
course also provides the foundation for the further
study of abstract structures in MATH 434 (Abstract
Algebra). (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 263
MATH 241
MATH 350 : Special Topics II
This course varies by semester and instructor. Topics
may include using new or current technology; new
or current software; and innovations in
mathematics, statistics, or mathematics education.
This course may also be used for subjects not yet
offered such as topology, algebraic topology,
dynamical systems, partial differential equations,
applied statistics, applied calculus, and advanced
linear algebra, among others. This course may
augment an already existing course. (as needed)
Credits 1 -4
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
MATH 364 : Calculus III
This course completes the sequence of topics begun
in MATH 262 and MATH 263: polar coordinates,
parametric equations, elements of solid and
analytical geometry, vectors, functions of several
variables, partial differentiation, multiple integrals,
line integrals including Green’s Theorem, Divergence
and Curl. (fall)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 263
Co-Requisite Courses
MATH 343
MATH 365 : Differential Equations
This is a course in ordinary differential equations
with technical applications. Topics may include
differential equations of the first order,
approximation methods, linear differential
equations, non-homogeneous equation, Laplacian
transforms, systems of differential equations, power
series methods, and partial differential equations.
(spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 364
MATH 423 : Probability with Statistics
This course covers Probability from both discrete
and continuous points of view, using techniques
from elementary Combinations and Calculus. Topics
include well-known probability distributions such as
binomial, geometric, normal, and Poisson, and the
expectation and variance of random variables with
these distributions. The interplay between discrete
and continuous is emphasized, particularly in the
applications of the Central Limit Theorem and
hypothesis testing. (fall).
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 241
MATH 263
MATH 434 : Abstract Algebra
This course develops the introductory theory of
groups, rings and fields from an axiomatic point of
view. Topics include the fundamental concepts of set
and group theory, rings, fields and integral domains.
(as needed)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 343
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MATH 452 : Internship in Mathematics
This course offers mathematics majors the
opportunity to work in the field of mathematics for a
minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the mathematics major
MATH 464 : Introduction to Complex Analysis
This course provides a comprehensive introduction
to complex variable theory and its applications,
including an introduction to the techniques of
complex analysis frequently used by scientists and
engineers. Topics include complex numbers, analytic
functions, Taylor and Laurent expansions, Cauchy’s
theorem, evaluation of integrals by residues, Laplace
transforms and Fourier series. (as needed)
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 364
MATH 466 : Advanced Calculus I
This course examines topics in calculus from an
advanced standpoint. It develops calculus topics
from creation of the real numbers, functions, and
their properties, to differentiation. Students will be
required to write proofs and solve generalizations of
problems as seen in calculus. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 364
MATH 467 : Advanced Calculus II
This course examines topics in calculus from an
advanced standpoint. It continues the topics that
began in Advanced Calculus I from differentiation to
integration and infinite series. Students will be
required to write proofs and solve generalizations of
problems as seen in calculus. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 466
MATH 490 : Independent Study
With the approval of the instructor, a student may
arrange to pursue a course of independent study in
a specific area of Mathematics, Statistics, or
Mathematics Education. The course will involve
tutorial meetings with the instructor, independent
reading and work, and an in-depth research project.
The course is normally taken by seniors or juniors
and may be taken in situations when a schedule
conflict prevents a student from taking a regularly
scheduled mathematics elective. (as needed)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
MATH 491 : Mathematics Project I
This is a research project designed to integrate the
abstract concepts of mathematics with applications
in business; the biological, physical, or social
sciences; or education. The student pursues an
individual research project under faculty supervision
and submits written and oral reports at the close of
the academic year. (as needed)
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
MATH 492 : Mathematics Project II
Continuation of MATH-491. This is a research project
designed to integrate the abstract concepts of
mathematics with applications in business; the
biological, physical, or social sciences; or education.
The student pursues an individual research project
under faculty supervision and submits written and
oral reports at the close of the academic year. (as
needed)
Credits 2
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Prerequisite Courses
MATH 491
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MATH 495 : Senior Capstone in Mathematics
In this course, students will explore methods of
solving mathematical problems. Students will focus
on understanding their own problem-solving
processes and on understanding how these
processes develop in learners of mathematics.
(spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Medieval Studies
Minor in Medieval Studies
Degree Type
Minor
Struggles within (and between) religions, Eastern
influences on Western music, curricula revisions in
the universities, conflicts between church and state,
buildings soaring towards the heavens, trial by jury,
and people struggling to blend the old ways with
new knowledge: all very modern, yes? NO. Students
willing to throw away the pre-college roadmap
labeled “Dark Ages” and embark on an intellectual
journey will be richly rewarded for their participation
in the Medieval Studies minor. Through an
interdisciplinary approach to the period between
500 and 1500, students will plot their own course to
discover the complexity and richness of medieval
life.
A member of the English Department will provide
advising for those minoring in Medieval Studies.
Medieval Studies Course
Descriptions
MS 200 : Introduction to Medieval Studies
This is the portal course for the Medieval Studies
Minor and is required for all students within the
minor. The course will touch upon many of the
major aspects of the Middle Ages, focusing on
important people, events, institutions, and culture.
Students will work with primary documents, and
have the opportunity to study one particular area in
depth, and to produce their own interpretation and
assessment of the selected area. Although History
and English are the primary foundation disciplines,
this will be an interdisciplinary course that combines
art, architecture, music, literature, and philosophy
into a continuum whose primary goal is an
integrated understanding of not just a historical
period, but of a once vibrant world, its people, and
its achievements. Note: this course satisfies the
General Education HIST requirement
Credits 3
Music
The goal of the Music Program is to promote
creativity, intellectual pursuit, and musicianship
through the study of multiple genres and eras of
music. The Music Program is designed to foster
understanding of music’s syntax and how it is
organized. The program encourages experiential
learning through performance that furthers self-
knowledge and an awareness of diverse cultural
perspectives. Students learn to appreciate the
importance of the performing arts at all levels of
education and in society at large, recognizing music’s
contributions to the broader community and its
impact in the development of freedom of
expression.
Students interested in studying music may pursue
the Music Focus in partial fulfillment of the
Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies major (see
Humanities program). Students who focus on music
learn to be creative thinkers, developing the ability
to “think outside the box.” This has proven to be a
valuable asset sought by employers in all fields.
The University also offers a Minor in Music in which
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conjunction with their chosen major. Courses reflect
theoretical practices, music business and history,
and performance.
Minor in Music
Degree Type
Minor
Students take a minimum of 18 credits in music in
conjunction with their chosen major. Courses reflect
theoretical practices, music business and history,
and performance.
Students are invited to take additional music courses
as electives or those that fulfill GECC requirements
upon the completion of the required courses below.
Requirements:
Theory:
Item # Title Credits
MUS 101 Music Foundations Re-Mixed 3
MUS 225 Beat Mixing and Composing at
the Computer
3
Performance Skills
* Choose one of the following:
Item # Title Credits
MUS 103 Basic Piano 3
MUS 109 Basic Guitar 3
MUS 115 Basic Singing 3
Music and Culture
* Choose one of the following:
Item # Title Credits
MUS 102 Music Appreciation 3
MUS 105 World Music 3
Performance
* Choose one of the following:
Item # Title Credits
MUS 110 Felician Jazz Band 3
MUS 112 Felician Choir I 3
Music and Business
Item # Title Credits
MUS 309 Beatles to Beyoncé: Exploring
the Business of Music
3
Total Credits 18
Music Course
Descriptions
MUS 101 : Music Foundations Re-Mixed
A study of music notation, rhythm, scales, keys,
intervals, triads and inversions. Skill development in
sight-singing, ear training, and dictation is included.
Credits 3
MUS 102 : Music Appreciation
The elements of music are examined in each of the
major periods of Western music from Medieval to
Contemporary in order to recognize and understand
the inherent similarities and differences.
Comparisons with today’s popular music are
explored throughout the semester. In addition, non-
Western music is studied in an effort to understand
the unique characteristics of a culture’s music, and
to seek out common denominators with our own.
Credits 3
MUS 103 : Basic Piano
This course provides group piano instruction in
order to develop the ability to play or accompany
simple melodies. Emphasis is placed on basic
musicianship, including sight reading and counting,
as well as on rudimentary theory, including scales
and chords. Note: No prior piano background or
training necessary.
Credits 3
MUS 105 : World Music
A study of the musical traditions of peoples from
across the world, examining the influence of
individual history and culture on the evolution of a
society’s music.
Credits 3
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MUS 109 : Basic Guitar
This class is designed to teach beginning students
the basic elements of guitar performance. Person
with some experience with the instrument can also
benefit from the areas of technique and musical
understanding that will be covered in class.
Credits 3
MUS 110 : Felician Jazz Band
This all-college instrumental group is committed to
the study and performance of the instrumental
repertoire from many cultures, in classical and
popular forms. Performances will occur during the
semester.
Credits 3
MUS 112 : Felician Choir I
This all-college choral ensemble is committed to the
study and performance of sacred and secular music
from many cultures, in classical and popular forms.
No choral experience is required, but the ability to
match and sing on pitch is recommended. The work
of the course is applied to performances during the
semester.
Credits 3
MUS 115 : Basic Singing
Students will develop healthy vocal technique for
singing all genres of music. A discussion throughout
the semester of past and current singing styles is
supplemented with listening examples by well-
known artists. Students sing songs in group as well
as in solo performances, exploring music from the
classical, musical theater, pop, gospel, and jazz
repertoires.
Credits 3
MUS 116 : String Ensemble
String Ensemble is designed for students who want
to develop their musicianship and performance skills
while playing in a string ensemble. Emphasis is
placed on learning and performing string repertoire
from various periods and in different styles. This
includes standard works of the chamber music
literature and non-standard transcriptions.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
placement audition; Students must supply own
instruments
MUS 117 : Wind and Percussion Ensemble
The Wind and Percussion Ensemble is focused on
chamber music, orchestral and/or concert band
literature of all periods. The ensemble is open to all
who perform either a wind or percussion
instrument. All rehearsals are mandatory and will
meet once a week; there will be a performance at
the end of the semester.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
placement audition; Students must provide own
instruments
MUS 118 : Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble is designed for students who want
to develop musicianship and performance skills
while playing in a guitar ensemble. Emphasis is
placed on learning and performing guitar repertoire
from various periods and in different styles. This
includes standard works of the chamber music
literature and non-standard transcriptions.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
placement audition; Students must provide own
instrument
MUS 121-122 : Vocal Ensemble I-II
Vocal ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 130 : Theory I
A study of harmony from diatonic triads through the
dominant seventh chord; harmonic cadences, non-
harmonic tones, fundamentals of melodic and
rhythmic organization.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 101
MUS 131 : Theory II
An examination of binary and tertiary forms, non-
harmonic tones, and modulation. Analysis of
secondary dominants and chromatic chords
including an introductory study of Neapolitan and
augmented sixth chords.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 130
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MUS 132 : Aural Skills I
Sight-singing of melodies based on diatonic scales,
and melodic, rhythmic and elementary harmonic
dictation. Exploration of partwriting and harmonic
analysis of diatonic music.
Credits 1
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in MUS 130
MUS 133 : Aural Skills II
Continued development of sight-singing and
dictation skills, including an exploration of four-part
choral writing.
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 132
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in MUS 131
MUS 135 : Keyboard Skills I
An introduction to elementary keyboard skills and
reading ability as related to the study of music
harmony and theory.
Credits 1
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in MUS 101
MUS 136 : Keyboard Skills II
A continuation of keyboard skill development with
an emphasis on harmony and theory concepts.
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 135
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in MUS 130
MUS 141-142 : Instrumental Ensemble I-II
Instrumental ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 150-151 : Applied Music I-II
Development of technique and interpretative skills
on the student’s primary instrument in a private
lesson setting. These courses must be taken
sequentially. These courses are for Music Majors
only.
Credits 1
MUS 203 : Basic Piano II
A continuation of MUS 103, this course focuses on
developing greater proficiency in playing the Piano.
Advanced scale work, chord usage, and more
complex meters and rhythms are explored, as well
as opportunities for composing original songs.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 103 or past piano experience, or permission
from the instructor
MUS 205 : History of the Broadway Musical
An examination of the forms of musical theater from
the 18th century to the present, tracing the
development of the minstrel show, operetta,
vaudeville, and the musical play. This course will also
explore the traditional musicals of Broadway, both
on and off, the rock musical, and recent hybrids, with
an on-going analysis of how these genres reflect
cultural and socio-economic change.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 105 or permission of the instructor
MUS 206 : Popular Sounds: Paterson and
Beyond
Credits 3
MUS 210 : Felician Jazz Band
This course brings together an instrumental
ensemble for the purpose of rehearsal technique
and performance. Literature will cover both jazz and
popular genres of music.
Credits 3
MUS 212 : Felician Choir II
A continuation of MUS 112, the course focuses on
the study and performance of the sacred and
secular choral repertoire in both classical and
popular forms. More challenging choral works
including those in different languages are explored
as students’ singing and reading skills develop. The
work of the course is applied to performances
during the semester as well as the presentation of a
concert near the end of the semester.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 112 or past choral experience, or permission of
the instructor
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MUS 216 : Woodwind Practicum
Basic instruction in woodwind technique, including
tone production, embouchure, fingering, and
articulation. Examination of methods and techniques
for teaching woodwinds.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
MUS 101 or permission of the instructor
MUS 217 : String Practicum
Basic instruction in string technique. Examination of
teaching methods including the Suzuki approach.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
MUS 101 or permission of the instructor
MUS 218 : Percussion/Brass Practicum
Basic rudiments of drumming applicable to
percussion instruments. Fundamental instruction of
brass instruments with an emphasis on
embouchure, tone production, and fingering.
Examination of methods and techniques for
teaching percussion, and brass.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
MUS 101 or permission of the instructor
MUS 221-222 : Vocal Ensemble III-IV
Vocal ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 225 : Beat Mixing and Composing at the
Computer
Introduction to Computer Music covers basic
concepts related to MIDI, digital audio, music
composition and production. Topics include file
management, acoustics, digital audio, recording
techniques, MIDI, digital signal processing, sound
mixing, and music production. Student will get
hands-on experience using Pro Tools, and related
software applications. Emphasis is place on
creativity: fundamentals of composition and song
writing. No formal music training is necessary.
Credits 3
MUS 230 : Theory III
Exploration of sixteenth and eighteenth century
forms including the fugue, sonata, rondo, and theme
variations. Study of chromatic harmony with a
further focus on secondary dominants and leading-
tone chords, borrowed chords, and Neapolitan and
augmented sixth chords. Introduction to chromatic
mediants and extended harmony.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 131
MUS 232 : Aural Skills III
Continuation of sight-singing skill development with
an introduction to the alto and tenor clefs and more
advanced dictation involving seventh chords and
more complex melodic and rhythmic patterns.
Harmonic analysis and continued exploration of
fourpart choral writing.
Credits 1
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in MUS 230
MUS 235 : Piano Proficiency/Improvisation
Continued development of piano skills, transposition
and an examination of techniques for improvisation
and accompaniment.
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 136
MUS 241-242 : Instrumental Ensemble III-IV
Instrumental ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 250-251 : Applied Music III-IV
Development of technique and interpretative skills
on the student’s primary instrument in a private
lesson setting. These courses must be taken
sequentially. These courses are for Music Majors
only.
Credits 1
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MUS 260 : Diction/Performance Practice
Instruction and practice of English, Italian, French,
and German diction with application to standard
vocal literature. Examination of fundamentals of
performance practice in vocal repertoire.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
four semesters of Applied Music For Voice Minors
MUS 261 : Instrumental Performance Practice
An examination of instrumental performance
practice in all major historical eras. Exploration of
appropriate embouchure, articulation, and
interpretation.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
four semesters of Applied Music
MUS 309 : Beatles to Beyoncé: Exploring the
Business of Music
In this course, we will explore the development and
current state of the music and entertainment
industries in the United States. Students will gain an
understanding of the fundamental business
principles, practices, and terminology used in the
20th and 21stcentury music industries. Specifically,
we will pay special attention to the structure of the
major and independent music record companies,
do-it-yourself (DIY) marketing and promotional
strategies, and how music, politics, race, gender, and
technology intersect in the music industry. Overall,
this course aims to provide conceptual and practical
ways of interacting with the contemporary US music
industry to students of all musical skills levels,
interests, and knowledge.
Credits 3
MUS 310 : Felician Jazz Band
This course brings together an instrumental
ensemble for the purpose of rehearsal technique
and performance. Literature will cover both jazz and
popular genres of music.
Credits 3
MUS 312 : Felician Choir III
Students study and perform the sacred and secular
masterpieces of the choral repertoire, with emphasis
on works that reflect cultural diversity. The work of
the course is applied to performances during the
semester as well as the presentation of a concert
near the end of the semester.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 212 or permission of the instructor.
MUS 321-322 : Vocal Ensemble V-VI
Vocal ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 325 : Music Technology
Music Technology provides students with an
understanding of music technology and its
application in areas such as teaching, composing,
arranging, and performance. Topics include file
management, acoustics, digital audio, recording
techniques, MIDI, digital signal processing, sound
mixing, music production, and music notation.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 130 Theory I, or permission of the instructor.
MUS 326 : Music in the Elementary School
An examination of teaching methods and techniques
applicable to elementary school-aged children,
including Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff. Development of
interdisciplinary curricula with a focus on effective,
creative, and culturally responsive teaching.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 230
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MUS 330 : Twentieth-Century Form and
Analysis
This course is concerned with compositional
techniques and analytical methods in twentieth-
century music. The subject is approached from an
aesthetic, theoretical, and practical perspective.
Students will study a diverse body of musical
literature, which begins in the latenineteenth century
and concludes with more recent trends in the
twenty-first century. Particular attention is given to
major composers who are credited with helping to
shape the musical landscape of the twentieth-
century.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 230
MUS 332 : Aural Skills IV
Continued development of sight-singing skills, ear
training, and dictation.
Credits 1
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in MUS 330
MUS 335 : Introduction to Conducting
Fundamentals of reading, interpreting, and
conducting scores through an examination of choral
and instrumental literature and acquisition of
choral/instrumental practices.
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 330
MUS 341-342 : Instrumental Ensemble V-VI
Instrumental ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 345 : Orchestration/Arranging
An exploration of orchestral and band instruments
including relevant topics of their instrumentation
and orchestration. Study of scores for band,
orchestra, and chamber ensembles.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 330
MUS 350-351 : Applied Music V-VI
Development of technique and interpretative skills
on the student’s primary instrument in a private
lesson setting. These courses must be taken
sequentially. These courses are for Music Majors
only.
Credits 1
MUS 401 : Instrumental Conducting
Development of conducting skills applicable to small
and large instrumental ensembles. Score-reading
and interpreting music are emphasized.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
MUS 330 or permission of the instructor
MUS 402 : Choral Conducting
An introduction to the principles and techniques of
conducting small and large vocal performance
groups. Reading and interpreting choral scores are
emphasized.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
MUS 330 or permission of the instructor
MUS 410 : Felician Jazz Band
This course brings together an instrumental
ensemble for the purpose of rehearsal technique
and performance. Literature will cover both jazz and
popular genres of music.
Credits 3
MUS 412 : Felician Choir IV
Students study and perform the sacred and secular
masterpieces of the choral repertoire, with emphasis
on works that reflect cultural diversity. The work of
the course is applied to performances during the
semester as well as the presentation of a concert
near the end of the semester.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 212 or permission of the instructor.
MUS 421-422 : Vocal Ensemble VII-VIII
Vocal ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
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MUS 430 : Independent Study: Special Topics in
Music I
With instructor’s approval a student may arrange to
pursue a course of study in a specific area of Music
Composition. The course involves tutorial meetings
with the instructor and independent work on the
chosen topic that demonstrates in-depth
understanding. Open to juniors and seniors. These
courses must be taken in sequence.
MUS 431 : Independent Study: Special Topics in
Music II
With instructor’s approval a student may arrange to
pursue a course of study in a specific area of Music
Composition. The course involves tutorial meetings
with the instructor and independent work on the
chosen topic that demonstrates in-depth
understanding. Open to juniors and seniors. These
courses must be taken in sequence.
MUS 432 : Independent Study: Special Topics in
Music III
With instructor’s approval a student may arrange to
pursue a course of study in a specific area of Music
Composition. The course involves tutorial meetings
with the instructor and independent work on the
chosen topic that demonstrates in-depth
understanding. Open to juniors and seniors. These
courses must be taken in sequence.
MUS 441-442 : Instrumental Ensemble VII-VIII
Instrumental ensemble performing representative
repertoire encompassing diverse styles and periods.
These courses must be taken sequentially. These
courses are for Music Majors only.
Credits 0
MUS 450-451 : Applied Music VII-VIII
Development of technique and interpretative skills
on the student’s primary instrument in a private
lesson setting. These courses must be taken
sequentially. These courses are for Music Majors
only.
Credits 1
MUS 452 : Internship in Music
This course offers music minors the opportunity to
work in the field of Music for a minimum of 120
hours during the semester. Students must complete
all paperwork to register for the Internship at least
one semester before; students will meet with the
Career Center and complete the application that will
be sent to their advisor and site supervisor. This
application will then be filed in the Career Center.
Students must register for the class with the
Registrar as well. They will be required to write a
paper that is relevant to the Internship and maintain
a journal that reflects their experience; the site
supervisor will complete an evaluation form on their
performance. This is a Pass/Fail course.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the Music minor
MUS 455 : Music History and Literature I
A detailed analysis and concentrated investigation of
music’s development from the Middle Ages through
the Baroque Era. In-depth examination of musical
scores and concurrent listening of recordings from
each era.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
MUS 330 or permission of the instructor
MUS 456 : Music History and Literature II
A detailed analysis and concentrated investigation of
music’s development from the Classical Era through
the present day. In-depth examination of musical
scores and concurrent listening of recordings from
each era.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
MUS 455
MUS 460 : Senior Symposium: Final Project/
Recital
A synthesis of the student’s musical study
manifested through a final music or music education
project (lecture or thesis) or vocal/instrumental
recital on the student’s primary instrument. This
course must be taken in the senior year.
Credits 3
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Nursing
Felician University is recognized globally as a nursing
education leader. The following degree programs
prepare nurses to assume leadership roles within
the global society of professional nursing and health
care. The nursing programs are fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Undergraduate Programs
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for High
School Graduates and Transfer Students
(Prelicensure)
• Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
(ABSN): Cohort Based
• Hybrid Accelerated Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (Hybrid ABSN): Cohort Based
BSN Degree : High School
Graduates and Transfer Students
(Prelicensure): 123 credits
The four-year full time BSN Program provides
students with a broad education grounded in the
liberal arts, sciences, nursing theory and practice. As
a nursing major, you will apply your nursing
knowledge in a variety of laboratory and health care
facilities under the guidance of qualified faculty. The
curriculum culminates with a Senior Clinical
Immersion in your senior year. Graduates of the
program are eligible to apply to the State Board of
Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and
qualify for admission to graduate study.
Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in
Nursing (ABSN) : 73 Credits
The Accelerated BSN Tracks are full-time nursing
programs designed for those with a prior bachelors
degree or 60 college credits. Graduates of both
tracks to eligible apply to the State Board of Nursing
to take the RN-NCLEX licensing examination and
qualify for admission to graduate study.
• Campus based ABSN: Classes meet in person
on our Lodi and Rutherford campuses.
• Hybrid ABSN: Classes are fully on-line with labs
and testing in person on our Parsippany
campus.
Accreditation/Approvals
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program,
master’s degree in nursing program, the Doctor of
Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN
certificate programs at Felician University are
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001Phone: 202-887-6791
Mission
The Felician University School of Nursing, within the
framework of Catholic tradition and commitments to
Franciscan values, strives to educate innovative
health care practitioners, leaders, and scholars
dedicated to advocating for and providing access to
safe, evidence-based, high quality, equitable, and
inclusive health care services to diverse populations.
Felician nurses are prepared to advance the
discipline of nursing and to practice in the evolving
global and technologically advanced health care
environment in order to meet the challenges of the
21st century and enhance societal health.
School of Nursing Goals
1. Create, with intentionality, a caring, diverse,
equitable, and inclusive learning environment
that is responsive to individual learning needs
and is based on the principles of social justice
and human rights.
2. Use informatics, and information and
communication technology ethically to support
safe, high quality, equitable healthcare
processes to positively impact healthcare
outcomes.
3. Develop students’ core (leveled) disciplinary
nursing knowledge, grounded in liberal
education, integrating current evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences as the basis
for clinical judgment.
4. Facilitate ongoing professional identity
development for academic mobility and career
advancement.
5. Develop and maintain academic-
practice partnerships that ensure student’s
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clinical preparation and competency in
healthcare delivery in the four spheres of care
across the lifespan.
6. Contribute to the improvement of access and
care quality for the vulnerable,
underrepresented, and medically
underserved through the provision of
healthcare for individuals, families, and
populations across a variety of settings.
7. Advocate for the profession of nursing within
a global perspective.
8. Foster student preparation for systems-based
practice in complex systems of care
9. Advance the Scholarship of Nursing
Baccalaureate Nursing
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the program
will:
• Formulate a philosophy of nursing which is
holistic and focused from a health perspective.
(Nursing Practice)
• Provide health care to clients and support for
colleagues which demonstrate a personal
commitment to the value of caring. (Caring)
• Evaluate knowledge from sciences, humanities
and nursing to form a framework for nursing
practice. (Critical Thinking)
• Implement the nursing process with clients
(individuals, families, groups in community)
presenting complex health problems in
structured and unstructured health care
settings, using concepts of selfcare. (Self-Care)
• Incorporate therapeutic interpersonal
processes when interacting with clients,
communities and colleagues. (Interpersonal
Processes)
• Provide health care rooted in the concepts of
altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity
and social justice. (Ethics)
• Adhere to legal standards of practice. (Legal
Dimensions)
• Design and manage professional nursing care
as a member of the interdisciplinary health care
team.(Professionalism/Leadership)
• Integrate cultural competence into the delivery
of nursing care. (Sociocultural Influences)
• Effect change in health care delivery within
specific health care systems. (Health Care
Systems)
• Integrate economic, political, technological, and
social trends that influence health care policy.
(Political Influences)
• Apply evidence based findings to nursing
practice. (Evidenced Based Practice)
• Actualize a commitment to professionalism and
lifelong learning. (Teaching Learning)
Policies
Programs in the School of Nursing follow the general
University policies and regulations in addition to
academic policies and regulations consistent with
professional standards of nursing education and
practice. It is the student’s responsibility to know and
comply with all current academic policies and
regulations of the University, School, and the
Department. Programs in the School of Nursing
reserve the right to change, modify or improve
program requirements or policies at its discretion
without prior notice.
Professional Conduct
Policy
The School of Nursing asserts that members of the
nursing profession must adhere to standards in
order to insure quality, safety and maintain the trust
of the public we serve. The Felician University
Community asserts that students must adhere to the
Franciscan Values of respect, honesty, and integrity
and the ANA Professional Code of Conduct to insure
high standards in our academic and everyday lives.
Faculty and students have a cooperative
responsibility to insure that these standards are
upheld by everyone.
Felician University nursing students shall abide by
and be held accountable for maintaining the high
standards of “professionalism” as determined by
personal responsibility, Felician University, and the
Health Care System. Any single student incident or
pattern of “unprofessional behavior” across courses
may be referred to the “Professional Nursing
Development Committee” for review and potential
disciplinary action.
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New Jersey Board of
Nursing Requirements
The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires that all
applicants to the Nursing Program be informed of
the following:
• 13:37-1.11 Any complaints regarding the
program may be sent to the NJ Board of
Nursing at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires that
applicants to the Prelicensure Nursing Program be
informed of the following:
• 13:37-1.8 (h) Before an individual is admitted to
a nursing education program, the program shall
inform the individual that a criminal history
background check is a prerequisite for licensure
as a registered professional nurse or a licensed
practice nurse.
Accelerated Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing Program (ABSN)
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Course of Study
The cohort-based ABSN program is intended for
adults with a prior bachelors degree or 60 college
credits. The curriculum is full-time and requires the
student to provide complete attention to the
demands and requirements for successful
completion. It is not recommended that students
work while completing the program as the program
is fast-paced and intense. There are 2 options:
• Campus based ABSN program: 18 months
◦ Classes in person on the Lodi / Rutherford
campuses
◦ Six sessions each 12 weeks long
• Hybrid ABSN program: 16 months
◦ Classes fully online
◦ Labs and testing in person at our
Parsippany campus
◦ 4 semesters, each 15 weeks long
Admission Requirements
• A completed application.
• A resume including recent work experience in
their field.
• Submission of official academic transcripts
from all institutions of higher education.
• C+ or higher in all required prerequisite
courses.
• Students must pass all sciences with a C+ or
better. Students who have taken the required
science courses more than ten years prior to
beginning the program are required to either
pass a challenge examination in order to
receive university credit or retake the course/s
and achieve a grade of C+ or higher.
• 350 word essay describing their academic
abilities.
• Personal interview may be required.
Prerequisite Courses
(Must be completed prior to starting nursing
sequence)
• Anatomy and Physiology I & II — 8 Credits
• Chemistry- 4 Credits
• Microbiology — 4 Credits
• Statistics — 3 Credits
• Life Span Development — 3 Credits
• Pathophysiology — 3 Credits
◦ Total Credits 25
Requirements for Accelerated
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
(ABSN)
Degree Requirements
• Successful completion of 73 credits of nursing
and Liberal Arts courses.
• Maintenance of a cumulative GPA 2.75
throughout the program.
• A grade of C+ or higher in all nursing courses. A
grade of C or higher in all non-nursing.
• Degree requirements must be completed
within 5 years from the start of the program.
This time limit includes leaves-of-absence.
Students who do not complete the program
requirements within this time frame may be
required to complete additional coursework.
Program Requirements
Students are required to follow the policies and
professional standards established by the
Prelicensure BSN Program. If a student withdraws
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from the program and is readmitted at a later date,
the requirements in effect at the time of readmission
will apply.
Students must comply with the following
requirements:
• Proof of current CPR certification from the
American Heart Association BLS for the
HealthCare Provider.
• Proof of professional liability/malpractice
insurance with a minimum coverage of
1,000,000/6,000,000.
• Proof of current health clearance issued by the
Felician University Center for Health.
◦ A positive drug test will result in the
student being denied entry into clinical
practice. Student shall be withdrawn from
the nursing program until such time as the
issue has been satisfactorily resolved.
• Adherence to a criminal history background
check as required by a clinical agency. The
agency reserves the right to exclude a student
from their site, based on the result of their
Criminal History Background Check. Such
exclusion shall result in the student being
dismissed from the nursing program.
• Standardized testing is used throughout the
curriculum. Specifics in the use of standardized
testing are contained within individualized
course syllabi.
• Students may be required to participate in
remediation throughout the program.
• Students are financially responsible for the cost
of all computerized testing.
• A letter of program completion shall be sent by
the Associate Dean of the Program to the New
Jersey State Board of Nursing at the time the
student has completed all program
requirements and has submitted proof that
they have applied to the Board of Nursing to
take the NCLEX Examination.
Graduates are strongly encouraged to sit for the
State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse licensing
examination (NCLEX) no later than 6 months after
program completion. Graduates who opt to take the
exam beyond this timeframe are advised to contact
the Associate Dean of the Prelicensure Program who
can recommend mentoring and remediation
activities to prepare for the NCLEX exam.
Academic Probation and Dismissal
• Students are required to maintain a 2.75
cumulative GPA throughout the program.
Students whose Cumulative GPA falls below
2.75 will be placed on academic probation for
one semester. Failure to raise the cumulative
GPA to a 2.75 by the end of that semester shall
result in dismissal from the BSN Program
without a chance of readmission.
• A student is permitted to repeat only one
nursing course for a grade less than a C+ or a
WD. A second nursing course grade of less
than a C+ or a WD shall result in dismissal from
the BSN Program. The courses not included in
this policy are NURS 215, NURS 225, NURS 235,
NURS245, NURS380, and NURS450. These
courses can be repeated only once, but do not
count toward the dismissal policy.
Clinical Experience
Students apply their nursing knowledge and skills in
a variety of settings including an on-campus nursing
resource center and a state-of-the-art simulation
laboratory. Additionally, students practice in a
variety of health care facilities and clinical settings.
All students will have a rotation in a population
focused under-served area. Students are responsible
for providing their own transportation to and from
clinical agencies.
Students practice in a variety of health care settings
including acute care agencies and community
settings. Sites are accredited by the Joint
Commission. Most of the agencies have Magnet
recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC).
Campus Based ABSN Program
Session 1
Item # Title Credits
NURS 215 Nursing Theory, Role
Development and Innovation
3
RELS 310 Moral and Spiritual
Dimensions of Healthcare
3
NURS 305 Health Assessment 3
NURS 306 Practicum: Health Assessment 2
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Session 2
Item # Title Credits
NURS 350 Pharmacological Therapeutics 3
NURS 225 Health Literacy & Informatics
(GEC VI)
3
NURS 325 Fundamentals of Nursing 4
NURS 326 Fundamentals of Nursing
Modalities Practicum
2
Session 3
Item # Title Credits
NURS 245 Geriatrics and Health Care 3
NURS 355 Adult Nursing I 4
NURS 356 Practicum: Adult Nursing I 2
NURS 450 Critique and Evaluation of
Nursing Research
3
Session 4
Item # Title Credits
NURS 235 Global Issues in Health 3
NURS 345 Mental Health Nursing 3
NURS 346 Mental Health Nursing
Practicum
2
NURS 435 Adult Nursing II 4
NURS 436 Practicum: Adult Nursing II 2
Session 5
Item # Title Credits
NURS 415 Maternal-Newborn Nursing 3
NURS 416 Practicum: Maternal-Newborn
Nursing
2
NURS 420 Pediatric Nursing 3
NURS 422 Practicum: Pediatric Nursing 2
Session 6
Item # Title Credits
NURS 380 Ethical/Legal Issues in Health
Care
3
NURS 460 Senior Immersion 6
NURS 485 Population and Community
Health
3
NURS 486 Population and Community
Health Practicum
2
Hybrid ABSN Program
Semester 1
Item # Title Credits
NURS 215 Nursing Theory, Role
Development and Innovation
3
NURS 225 Health Literacy & Informatics
(GEC VI)
3
NURS 305 Health Assessment 3
NURS 306 Practicum: Health Assessment 2
NURS 325 Fundamentals of Nursing 4
NURS 326 Fundamentals of Nursing
Modalities Practicum
2
NURS 350 Pharmacological Therapeutics 3
Semester 2
Item # Title Credits
NURS 245 Geriatrics and Health Care 3
NURS 345 Mental Health Nursing 3
NURS 346 Mental Health Nursing
Practicum
2
NURS 355 Adult Nursing I 4
NURS 356 Practicum: Adult Nursing I 2
NURS 450 Critique and Evaluation of
Nursing Research
3
RELS 310 Moral and Spiritual
Dimensions of Healthcare
3
Semester 3
Item # Title Credits
NURS 415 Maternal-Newborn Nursing 3
NURS 416 Practicum: Maternal-Newborn
Nursing
2
NURS 420 Pediatric Nursing 3
NURS 422 Practicum: Pediatric Nursing 2
NURS 435 Adult Nursing II 4
NURS 436 Practicum: Adult Nursing II 2
Semester 4
Item # Title Credits
NURS 235 Global Issues in Health 3
NURS 380 Ethical/Legal Issues in Health
Care
3
NURS 485 Population and Community
Health
3
NURS 486 Population and Community
Health Practicum
2
NURS 460 Senior Immersion 6
Total Credits 73
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BSN Degree : High School
Graduates and Transfer Students
(Prelicensure)
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Course of Study
The BSN Degree Program is a full-time four-year
course of study designed for high school graduates
and transfer students. The 123-credit curriculum
includes 53 of Liberal Arts and 70 of Nursing. The
theory courses run concurrently with clinical practice
experiences to facilitate student’s ability to apply
theory in actual practice settings. The curriculum
prepares you to be a competent baccalaureate
prepared nurse proficient in managing patient care
in a variety of health care settings and a leader
within the Health Care System. The program
prepares you for eligibility to take the RN-NCLEX
Licensure Examination. A Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nursing is awarded upon successful completion of
the program.
Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Prelicensure
Program must meet the following requirements
upon applying to the program:
Admission Requirements for High
School Seniors
• A completed application to the University.
• Proof of high school graduation, transcripts,
GED/IGCSE or copy of High School diploma.
• 3.2 or higher GPA required.
• Minimum 1040 or higher on the new SAT.
• Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or higher
on the newly concorded ACT
• Minimum score "Basic Proficiency" on the TEAS
exam
• Students with a GPA of 3.4 or higher or not
required to submit testing results.
• A grade of C+ or higher in high school
laboratory biology and chemistry
• A grade of C+ in Algebra I and one of the
following courses (Geometry, Algebra II,
Calculus).
Admission Requirements for Transfer
Students
• A completed application to the University.
• Official copies of all transcripts.
• C+ (77) or higher in high school or College level
laboratory chemistry.
• C+ (77) or higher in two years of College
preparatory math or a University level math
course, including at least one year of Algebra.
• Completion of at least 30 University credits
which must include the following prerequisite
courses (with a C+ or better and a 3.00 or
higher GPA)
◦ English I & II
◦ Lifespan Development
◦ Anatomy & Physiology I & II
◦ Statistics
◦ Microbiology
◦ Global Consciousness Elective or Faith and
Reasoning Elective
◦ Critical and Analytical Thinking Elective
• Students who have taken the required science
courses more than ten years prior to beginning
the program are required to either pass a
challenge examination in order to receive
university credit or retake the course/s and
achieve a grade of C+ or higher.
• No non-nursing course with a grade less than a
C will be accepted for transfer credit.
• An evaluation regarding the transferability of
credits in nursing courses is done on a case-by-
case basis. The official transcript must be on file
with the Admissions Office or the Registrar. It is
the responsibility of the student to provide the
Associate Dean of the Program a copy of the
course syllabus. A grade of B or higher is
required in the course in which transfer credit is
being requested. The Associate Dean shall
make the final decision regarding the awarding
of nursing credits.
Degree Requirements
• Successful completion of 123 credits.
• Students must maintain an overall cumulative
GPA average of 2.75.
• A grade of C+ in all nursing and science courses.
• A grade of C or higher in all other courses.
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Program Requirements
Students are required to follow the policies and
standards established by the Prelicensure BSN
Program. If a student withdraws from the program
and is readmitted at a later date, the requirements
in effect at the time of readmission will apply.
Students must comply with the following
requirements:
• Proof of current CPR certification from the
American Heart Association BLS for the Health
Care Provider.
• Proof of professional liability/malpractice
insurance with a minimum coverage of
1,000,000/6,000,000.
• Proof of current health clearance issued by the
Felician University Center for Health.
◦ A positive drug test will result in the
student being denied entry into clinical
practice. Student shall be withdrawn from
the nursing program until such time as the
issue has been satisfactorily resolved.
• Adherence to a criminal history background
check as required by a clinical agency. The
agency reserves the right to exclude a student
from their site, based on the result of their
Criminal History Background Check. Such
exclusion shall result in the student being
dismissed from the nursing program.
• Proof of membership in the National Student
Nurses Association (NSNA) and New Jersey
Nursing Student Association (NJNS).
• Standardized testing is used throughout the
curriculum. Specifics in the use of standardized
testing are contained within individualized
course syllabi.
• Students are financially responsible for the cost
of all computerized testing.
• Students are required to complete an ATI
NCLEX Review Course following completion of
their last semester.
• Degree requirements must be completed
within 7 years from the start of the program.
This time limit includes leaves-of-absence.
Students who do not complete the program
requirements within this time frame may be
required to complete additional coursework.
• A letter of program completion shall be sent by
the Associate Dean of the Program to the New
Jersey State Board of Nursing at the time the
student has completed all program
requirements and has submitted proof that
they have applied to the Board of Nursing to
take the NCLEX Examination.
Graduates are strongly encouraged to sit for the
State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse licensing
examination (NCLEX) no later than 6 months after
program completion. Graduates who opt to take the
exam beyond this are advised to contact the
Associate Dean of the Prelicensure Program who can
recommend mentoring and remediation activities to
prepare for the NCLEX exam.
Progression Prerequisites for
Junior Year Clinical Nursing
Sequence
Students are required to meet full clinical clearance
criteria prior to the start of their second semester
sophomore year.
• Satisfactory completion of 60 credits of all
required coursework as identified by the
Program in the University Catalog with a
cumulative GPA of 2.75
• A grade of C+ or higher in all nursing courses.
• A grade of C+ or higher in all science courses
• A grade of C or higher in all other courses.
• Proof of CPR (American Heart Association BLS
for the Health Care Provider), Liability
Insurance, and Health Clearance on file with the
Clinical Compliance Coordinator
• Adherence to a criminal history background
check as required by a clinical agency. The
Agency reserves the right to exclude a student
from their site based on the result of their
Criminal History Background Check. Such
exclusion shall result in the student being
dismissed from the nursing program.
Academic Probation and Dismissal
• Students are required to maintain a 2.75
cumulative GPA throughout the program.
Students whose Cumulative GPA falls below
2.75 will be placed on academic probation for
one semester. Failure to raise the cumulative
GPA to a 2.75 by the end of that semester shall
result in dismissal from the BSN Program
without a chance of readmission.
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• A student is permitted to repeat only one
nursing course for a grade less than a C+ or a
WD. A second nursing course grade of less
than a C+ or a WD shall result in dismissal from
the BSN Program. The courses not included in
this policy are NURS 215, NURS 225, NURS 235,
NURS245, NURS380, and NURS450. These
courses can be repeated only once, but do not
count toward the dismissal policy.
Advisement
Upon enrolling, nursing students are assigned a
faculty advisor to assist with course selection and
registration. Every effort will be made to keep the
same advisor each semester to promote continuity.
Faculty advisors serve as mentors and guides to
assist student navigation through the program.
Students will receive a letter and can look on Self
Service to determine the name of their faculty
advisor. It is your responsibility to contact your
advisor prior to each registration period, and if you
are experiencing any academic difficulty. Advisors
are available during posted office hours or by
appointment.
Clinical Experience
Students apply their nursing knowledge and skills in
a variety of settings including an on-campus nursing
resource center and a state-of-the-art simulation
laboratory. Additionally, students practice in a
variety of health care facilities and clinical settings.
All students will have a rotation in a population
focused underserved area. Students are responsible
for providing their own transportation to and from
clinical agencies.
Clinical sections are assigned by the course
coordinator for each course and finalized by the
Associate Dean. The program will not be able to
accommodate individual student requests, therefore
the clinical section assignments are non-negotiable.
Clinical sections may meet during the day, evening
or weekends, and students should be prepared to
attend during these times. Clinical hours may be in
6, 8 or 12 hour blocks, dependent on the course
requirements.
Students practice in a variety of health care settings
including acute care agencies and community
settings. Sites are accredited by the Joint
Commission. Most of the agencies have Magnet
recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC).
Senior Immersion
The Senior Immersion program occurs in the final
semester of the senior year. It consists of structured
learning and clinical experiences with nurse
preceptors designed to assist the student in the
transition to their first professional nursing role.
Clinical Nursing students work in a health care
setting and provide care to individuals and groups of
patients as a fully integrated member of the health
care team. Clinical Nursing students work one-on-
one with a variety of Registered Nurse Preceptors in
executing the nursing regime under the supervision
of nursing faculty. The Immersion Program bridges
the gap between the role of the nursing student
transitioning to the role of staff nurse.
Curriculum Plan for Admitted
Prelicensure Nursing Students
Freshman Year Fall Semester
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
PSYC 105 Lifespan Development 3
UNIV 101 Dream 1
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
Freshman Year Spring Semester
Item # Title Credits
ENG 102 College Writing and Research II 3
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
CHEM 105 Principles of Chemistry 4
NURS 215 Nursing Theory, Role
Development and Innovation
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
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Sophomore Year Fall Semester
* NURS 215 is taken this Fall Semester (transfer
students only) 3 credits
Item # Title Credits
NURS 225 Health Literacy & Informatics
(GEC VI)
3
NURS 305 Health Assessment 3
NURS 306 Practicum: Health Assessment 2
BIO 202 Microbiology 4
BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3
Sophomore Year Spring Semester
Item # Title Credits
NURS 245 Geriatrics and Health Care 3
NURS 325 Fundamentals of Nursing 4
NURS 326 Fundamentals of Nursing
Modalities Practicum
2
NURS 350 Pharmacological Therapeutics 3
MATH 122 Statistics 1 3
UNIV 201 Dare 1
Junior Year Fall Semester
Item # Title Credits
NURS 345 Mental Health Nursing 3
NURS 346 Mental Health Nursing
Practicum
2
NURS 355 Adult Nursing I 4
NURS 356 Practicum: Adult Nursing I 2
NURS 235 Global Issues in Health 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
Junior Year Spring Semester
Item # Title Credits
NURS 435 Adult Nursing II 4
NURS 436 Practicum: Adult Nursing II 2
NURS 450 Critique and Evaluation of
Nursing Research
3
RELS 310 Moral and Spiritual
Dimensions of Healthcare
3
UNIV 301 Do 1
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
Senior Year Fall Semester
Item # Title Credits
NURS 415 Maternal-Newborn Nursing 3
NURS 416 Practicum: Maternal-Newborn
Nursing
2
NURS 420 Pediatric Nursing 3
NURS 422 Practicum: Pediatric Nursing 2
NURS 380 Ethical/Legal Issues in Health
Care
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Senior Year Spring Semester
Item # Title Credits
NURS 460 Senior Immersion 6
NURS 485 Population and Community
Health
3
NURS 486 Population and Community
Health Practicum
2
Total Credits 123
Nursing Course
Descriptions
NURS 215 : Nursing Theory, Role Development
and Innovation
This course explores the history of nursing. Theories
of role development, professional behaviors and
clinical judgment will be examined. Students will be
introduced to the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing, New
Jersey Board of Nursing regulations, Healthy People
2020 Objectives, and Quality and Safety Education in
Nursing and Patient Safety. The roles of designer of
care, provider of care, manager of care, and member
of the profession will be explored within the larger
health care system.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
NURS 215 is for BSN and PHHP students only
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NURS 225 : Health Literacy & Informatics (GEC
VI)
Students will learn the importance of integrating
technology in health care. Informatics, telehealth
and simulation technology will be explored. Students
will explore the importance and consideration of
culture, diversity and linguistic issues for health
providers. Patient, Family and Community Education
introduces the principles and theories of teaching
and learning with a health context. Through a variety
of activities students learn how to assess the
teaching-learning environment, develop a teaching
plan, apply specific teaching strategies and evaluate
the effectiveness of teaching. Students apply
teaching and learning concepts, theories and
principles through the completion of a teaching
project. Critical assessment of teaching resources is
also a component of this course. By the completion
of this course students have a beginning
understanding of the complexities and realities of
health teaching from a personal and theoretical
perspective.
Credits 3
Corequisites
Nursing students cannot take NURS 225 prior to
taking NURS 305 Primary Care: Health Assessment
Across the Lifespan and NURS 306 Practicum.
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 305
NURS 306
NURS 235 : Global Issues in Health
This course examines complex issues of global
health. Students discuss the worldwide impact of
global health and social policy over the past two
decades including U.S., Healthy People 2020, United
Nations and International Council of Nurses
initiatives; health disparities within the U.S. and
globally.
Credits 3
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 355
NURS 356
NURS 245 : Geriatrics and Health Care
The focus of this course is healthful aging. Active life
styles, the importance of finding meaning and
continued socialization are emphasized. Issues
related to chronic illness, frailty, and mental health
are explored. Psychosocial, economic and policy
perspectives, advanced illness, palliative and end of
life care, death and dying, loss, grief, and
bereavement are discussed. The American
Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials,
Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and
Curricular Guideline for the Nursing Care of Older
Adults, Healthy People 2020 Objectives, and Quality
and Safety Education for Nurses are discussed.
Credits 3
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 325
PSYC 105
NURS 305 : Health Assessment
This course is designed for the beginning nursing
students to learn the knowledge and skills in
obtaining and recording a systematic health
assessment on individuals throughout the life span.
The focus of this course is on Primary Care and
Healthy People 2020. Parameters of health; normal
ranges, and variations are discussed. Healthy
behaviors in relation to health promotion, health
maintenance and disease prevention are
emphasized.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 205
BIO 206
PSYC 105
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 215
BIO 306
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NURS 306 : Practicum: Health Assessment
The focus of this course is on the assessment of
clients across the lifespan through the utilization of
simulation technology. Clinical experiences will
include; Community Based Settings, Schools, Clinics,
underserved population settings, and federally
funded Health Clinics.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 205
BIO 206
PSYC 105
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 305
NURS 215
NURS 325 : Fundamentals of Nursing
This course provides the foundation for beginning
nursing students to learn health care skills that are
integral to providing safe and effective nursing care.
Emphasis is placed on wellness, physiological,
psychological, social cultural and spiritual factors
which contribute to the well-being of the individual
and family are integrated throughout the course
Credits 4
Prerequisites
CHEM 105 (TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM ONLY)
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 202
BIO 205
BIO 206
BIO 307
PSYC 105
MATH 160
CHEM 105
NURS 305
NURS 306
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 326
NURS 350
NURS 326 : Fundamentals of Nursing
Modalities Practicum
Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care
settings, and will include simulation, lab and clinical
practice. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and
hospitals will be utilized.
Credits 2
Prerequisites
CHEM 105 (TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM ONLY)
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 202
BIO 205
BIO 206
BIO 307
PSYC 105
MATH 160
CHEM 105
NURS 305
NURS 306
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 325
NURS 350
NURS 345 : Mental Health Nursing
The focus of this course is on individuals with mental
health disorders across the life-span, and along the
mental health-illness continuum. The role of the
nurse as designer, provider, manager of care and
member of the profession, will be explored. The
nurse/patient relationship, therapeutic
communication skills, and psychobiologic treatment
strategies are emphasized as well as the nurse’s role
in advocacy with this vulnerable population.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 305
NURS 306
NURS 325
NURS 326
NURS 350
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 346
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NURS 346 : Mental Health Nursing Practicum
This clinical course provides students with
experiences to design, provide, manage and
advocate for the quality care of individuals with
mental health disorders. The role of the nurse and
the health care team in various treatment settings
across the mental healthillness continuum will be
the focus of practice. Populations will include
children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 305
NURS 306
NURS 325
NURS 326
NURS 350
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 345
NURS 350 : Pharmacological Therapeutics
The course is an introduction to the nurse’s role in
pharmacotherapeutics and the use of the nursing
process in drug therapy. It will provide a basis for
understanding pharmacokinetics and
Pharmacodynamics of drug therapy. The course will
focus on the major drug classifications and provide
examples for each category to provide a theoretical
framework for continued selfstudy and integration
of new drug information. Emphasis is on the nurses
role in drug therapy, the Importance of the IOM
recommendations on reducing medication errors,
electronic documentation, and technology for order/
entry.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
**CHEM 105 (TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM ONLY)
Prerequisite Courses
BIO 202
BIO 205
BIO 206
BIO 307
PSYC 105
MATH 160
CHEM 105
NURS 305
NURS 306
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 325
NURS 326
NURS 355 : Adult Nursing I
This course will assist the student in developing into
the role of the professional nurse, as it applies to
nursing care of the adult/geriatric client. Principles of
health promotion, disease prevention, and genetics,
as well as economic, and sociocultural influences,
are integrated in the development, implementation
and evaluation of evidence-based plans of care.
Students will function as members of the
interdisciplinary health care team with a focus on
the provision of safe and competent nursing care.
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 305
BIO 306
CSEC 325
MUS 326
BIO 350
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 356
NURS 356 : Practicum: Adult Nursing I
In this course the nursing process is utilized in caring
for the adult and elderly client in a variety of settings
to ensure safe, evidence based, collaborative nursing
care. Simulation and Clinical Practice experiences
are required. Workplace, community ambulatory
and acute care settings, churches, clinical, assisted
living settings, and physicians’ offices will be used. All
students will have a rotation in an urban
underserved area.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 305
NURS 306
NURS 325
NURS 326
NURS 350
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 355
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NURS 380 : Ethical/Legal Issues in Health Care
This course explores the relationship between
ethical and legal aspects of Nursing/Health care
within the larger health care system. Students
discuss cultural, social, ethical, psychosocial, and
legal aspects of complex health issues and the
effects on individuals, families, and society as well as
interdisciplinary team members. Emphasis is on core
nursing and health care values, ethical comportment
and an objective approach to ethical decision
making.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 355
NURS 356
NURS 345
NURS 346
NURS 435
NURS 436
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 415
NURS 416
NURS 420
NURS 422
NURS 415 : Maternal-Newborn Nursing
This course focuses on the nursing care of
childbearing clients and families during the
preconception, antepartum, intrapartum, and
postpartum periods, as well as women’s
gynecological health throughout the lifespan.
Students identify physiological, psychological,
developmental appropriate changes and deviations.
Students discuss a wide range of political and
bioethical dilemmas, and explore ethical-legal issues
in women’s health, obstetrical, and neonatal nursing
practice in this era of rapid technological
advancement.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 345
NURS 346
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 416
NURS 416 : Practicum: Maternal-Newborn
Nursing
This clinical course utilizes the nursing process to
plan and provide comprehensive care for the
Childbearing family. Collaborative, interdisciplinary
approaches are discussed in the provision of care
with special considerations to the family’s
sociocultural and developmental attributes
Community resources are explored to provide
continuity of care from the acute care setting to the
home for the promotion of health and prevention of
disease for the childbearing family. Students are
exposed to various, simulations, and clinical
observations in the following areas: antepartum,
labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery.
Observational opportunities in perinatal clinics and
community-based health education programs for
childbearing families are accessed to enhance
student learning experiences. All students will have a
rotation in an urban underserved area.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 345
NURS 346
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 415
NURS 420 : Pediatric Nursing
This course focuses on the development and
theoretical understanding of the family as a whole,
its patterns, organizations, and common and
complex health issues from newborn through
adolescence. The course focus is on the
management of health care of children, and their
families in acute care and community environments.
Concepts address prevention, health promotion,
disease management and therapeutic interventions
for children, and their families. General concepts
focus on the family systems theory, introducing the
family as a whole, from the healthy, acutely ill, and
chronically ill newborn, and child.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 345
NURS 346
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 422
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NURS 422 : Practicum: Pediatric Nursing
The nursing process is utilized in caring for children,
and their families with health problems in a variety
of settings to ensure safe, comprehensive and
collaborative nursing care. Students develop the
knowledge and skills to deliver evidence based,
patient centered care for all ages. Application of
strategies for high risk populations is emphasized.
Simulation, lab, community and hospital clinical
practice experiences with pediatric clients and
families will be required. All students will have a
rotation in an urban underserved area.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 345
NURS 346
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 420
NURS 435 : Adult Nursing II
This course is designed to further develop the
student’s acquisition of the professional nursing role
as it applies to adult and geriatric clients. Utilizing a
holistic perspective, students will refine the ability to
assess, plan, implement, and evaluate collaborative
evidencebased nursing care. Application of nursing
intervention strategies and diagnostic reasoning
skills will be emphasized Students will function as an
active member of the interdisciplinary health care
team with an emphasis on positive patient
outcomes.
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 355
NURS 356
NURS 345
NURS 346
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 436
NURS 436 : Practicum: Adult Nursing II
The nursing process is utilized in caring for the adult
and elderly client with health issues in a variety of
settings to ensure safe, comprehensive and team
based care. Students continue to develop the
knowledge and skills to deliver evidence based,
patient centered care. Application of strategies for
high risk populations is emphasized. Simulation and
Clinical Practice experiences occur in a variety of
settings. All students will have a rotation in an urban
underserved area.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 355
NURS 356
NURS 345
NURS 346
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 438 : Interprofessional Forensic Lab
This is a hands-on, interactive interprofessional
forensic lab including students studying nursing,
criminal justice, and chemistry. The nursing student
will fill the role of a forensic nurse, the criminal
justice student will fill the role of law enforcement,
and the chemistry student will fill the role of the
forensic scientist. All students will participate in a
simulated, experiential, unfolding crime case and will
collect evidence at the crime scenes, provide care for
the victim in the Barbara J. Toscano Nursing
Simulation and Resource Center, analyze evidence in
the chemistry lab and explore trial skills.
Credits 1
Prerequisites
NURS 435 & NURS 436 – OR -
90 Credits in Criminal Justice and GSCI 101 Lab &
Lecture – OR-
CHEM 103 OR CHEM 105
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NURS 450 : Critique and Evaluation of Nursing
Research
This course focuses on the professional nurse as
research consumer. Students are introduced to the
research process with emphasis placed on the
development of the critical appraisal skill used to
evaluate nursing research findings for their validity
and applicability to practice.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
(for RN’s) MATH 122
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 305
NURS 325
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 355
NURS 460 : Senior Immersion
The Senior Clinical Immersion program consists of a
series of structured learning and work experiences
with nurse experts designed to assist senior level
nursing students in their transition to their first
professional nursing role. Nursing residents work in
a structured health care setting and provide care to
individuals and groups of patients as a fully
integrated member of the health care team. Nursing
residents work one-on-one with a variety of
Registered Nurse Preceptors in executing the
nursing regime. Seminars focus on topics such as
prioritization, delegation, clinical emergencies,
organization of work, documentation, physician-
nurse communication, change theory, resume
preparation and problem solving. Health care
experts may be invited to participate in seminars to
enhance the discussion of patient outcomes.
Credits 6
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 380
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 415
NURS 416
NURS 420
NURS 422
NURS 450
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 485
NURS 486
NURS 485 : Population and Community Health
Public health concepts are studied in light of the core
functions of public health: access to care, policy
development, and assurance of quality. The course
addresses environmental and epidemiological issues
that impact health of the population. Students will
consider cultural diversity and vulnerability of
populations in addressing needs for policy
development and/or change, disaster planning, and
community health education. Emergency
preparation and the role of the team will also be
explored.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 415
NURS 416
NURS 420
NURS 422
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 486
NURS 486 : Population and Community Health
Practicum
Students practicum provides hands-on and
observational opportunities in organizations and
institutions that focus on enhancing health of the
population. Each student will engage in a quality
improvement project in an agency for in-depth
understanding of the impact of health policy on
agency function. Students conduct community
assessment to examine strengths and needs of local
communities. Students participate in a simulated
disaster scenario; including, assessment,
coordination, and evaluation of performance role of
the nurse in an emergency and/or disaster situation.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
NURS 435
NURS 436
NURS 415
NURS 416
NURS 420
NURS 422
Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 485
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Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Occupational Therapy is a client-centered health
profession. A certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant collaborates with the supervising
occupational therapist to facilitate the use of those
occupations which are meaningful to an individual.
Occupational therapy assistants work with clients to
maximize their physical and cognitive abilities,
identify which components (physical, mental, or
social) that are impaired, and then adapt the task
and/or environment, empowering the person to
resume their meaningful activities. Recognizing the
individual is whole person, mind, body and spirt that
interacts with the environment within various
contexts, occupational therapy assistants use a
holistic approach when working with clients across
the age-span in the areas of ADL’s (Activities of Daily
Living, IADL’s (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living ),
work, play, rest, and leisure. Occupational therapy
assistants are employed in a variety of current and
emerging practice areas which include, but are not
limited to, schools, hospitals, home health agencies,
out-patient rehabilitation centers, assisted living
facilities, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health
programs and community-based programs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Associate of Applied Science
Degree Type
Associate of Applied Science, AAS
Occupational Therapy is a client-centered health
profession. A certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant collaborates with the supervising
occupational therapist to facilitate the use of those
occupations which are meaningful to an individual.
Occupational therapy assistants work with clients to
maximize their physical, and cognitive abilities,
identify which components (physical, mental, or
social) that are impaired, and then adapt the task
and or environment, empowering the person to
resume their meaningful activities. Recognizing the
individual is whole person, mind, body and spirt, that
interacts with the environment within various
contexts, occupational therapy assistants use a
holistic approach when working with clients across
the age-span in the areas of ADL’s (Activities of Daily
Living, IADL’s (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living ),
work, play, rest, and leisure. Occupational therapy
assistants are employed in a variety current and
emerging practice areas which include, but are not
limited to, schools, hospitals, home health agencies,
out-patient rehabilitation centers, assisted living
facilities, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health
programs and community-based programs.
Upon successful completion of both the classroom
and fieldwork components, students are awarded an
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS). The
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Felician
University is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). A
program must be granted accreditation status
before graduates are eligible to sit for the National
Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
(NBCOT). After successful completion of the program
an individual will be eligible to sit for the national
exam to become a Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant (COTA). Passing the boards provides
eligibility to apply for state licensure, a requirement
to practice in the state of choice. However, please
note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's
ability to sit for the NBCOT certification exam and
attain state licensure.
Mission of the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program
The Felician University Occupational Therapy
Assistant Program, within the framework of Catholic
tradition and commitments to Franciscan values,
strives to prepare a diverse student population with
a customized education that provides the technical
knowledge and professional skills required by
current and emerging local, state and national
occupational therapy markets. The program has
established high educational standards to facilitate
the development of the professions future leaders to
provide collaborative, effective, client-centered,
outcome-based occupational therapy services within
the ever-changing environments and demands in
healthcare.
Curricular Design
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The courses in the OTA program are based on
analysis and synthesis of evidence associated with a)
adult learning theory, experiential learning model,
evidence-based practice, and ability- based
outcomes, b) national and international trends in
occupational therapy and healthcare, population
health initiatives, evidence-based practice guidelines
and knowledge translation and practice framework
and official documents, philosophical principles,
theoretical perspectives, supporting the practice of
occupational therapy. The Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education standards for entry-
level occupational therapy assistant programs were
also considered, since graduates of our program
should achieve equivalent knowledge and skills and
be prepared to meet the current and future needs of
the occupational therapy practice.
As a graduate of Felician University’s occupational
therapy assistant associates of applied science (AAS)
degree students will:
• demonstrate the ability to deliver occupational
therapy assistant services at entry-level
competency under the supervision of an
occupational therapist,
• demonstrate the ability to collect, report, and
apply information relevant to the delivery of
services as an entry-level occupational therapy
assistant,
• demonstrate values, attitudes, and behaviors
congruent with the occupational therapy
profession's philosophy, standards, and ethics,
• recognize the importance of evidence in
professional practice, and consistently seek to
improve therapeutic skills through professional
development activities,
• recognize the importance of and demonstrates
the ability to effectively utilize occupations
identified by the client, group, or population for
intervention development, therapeutic
interventions, health promotion, and disease
prevention,
• evaluate positive and adverse effects on
occupational performance throughout the
lifespan and demonstrate the ability to explore
and use community resources to promote
occupational function of clients in least-
restrictive environments, and
• appreciate and adapt to diverse and alternative
cultures, processes, and ideas.
Policies
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program follows
the general University policies and regulations in
addition to academic policies and regulations
consistent with professional standards of OTA
education and practice. It is the student’s
responsibility to know and comply with all current
academic policies and regulations of the University,
School, and the Department. The OTA Programs
reserves the right to change, modify or improve
program requirements or policies at its discretion
without prior notice.
Professional Conduct Policy
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program asserts
that members of the occupational therapy
profession must adhere to standards in order to
ensure quality, safety and maintain the trust of the
public we serve. The Felician University Community
asserts that students must adhere to the Franciscan
Values of respect, honesty, and integrity and the
AOTA Professional Code of Conduct to insure high
standards in our academic and everyday lives.
Faculty and students have a cooperative
responsibility to ensure that these standards are
upheld by everyone. Felician University OTA students
shall abide by and be held accountable for
maintaining the high standards of “professionalism”
as determined by personal responsibility, Felician
University, and the Health Care System.
OTA Student Guidelines and Policies Manual
The Felician University Student Handbook and the
OTA Student Guidelines and Policies Manual contain
important policies related to the University and the
Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Students
should have a current copy of both handbooks for
reference at all times.
Admission Criteria of the Occupational Therapy
Assisting Program, Felician University:
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The OTA program will use a holistic admission
process that supports a diverse student body. In this
way, the University’s diversity and inclusion goals are
supported. A well- developed rubric will combine
quantitative data and qualitative indicators such as
letters of recommendation, work experience and
career goals.
Application requirements for the Occupational
Therapy Assistant program include:
1. Submit a completed Application
2. Provide an official U.S. high school transcript
indicating successful completion, or official
documentation of a U.S. GED or provide
documentation establishing successful completion
of secondary school through homeschooling, as
defined by the law of the State in which the
homeschooling was provided.
3. Official sealed transcripts from all institutions
attended.
4. Successfully completed chemistry or physics and
biology at the high school or college level with a
minimum of C within 3 years of initial start.
5. Attain minimum placement scores related to SAT
980 or ACT 20
6. Minimum GPA of 2.5 from the last institution
attended.
7. A letter of intent providing a description of why
Felician University’s Occupational Therapy Assistant
program was chosen by the applicant and how the
program aligns with the applicant’s intended career
goals.
8. Volunteer Hours:
1. A Minimum of 4 hours in a pediatric setting
2. A Minimum of 4 hours in a geriatric setting
3. A Minimum of 5 hours in a community setting
4. Completed Volunteer Form for each setting
9. Students will sign a disclosure documenting their
knowledge that a negative background check may
exclude them from clinical rotations prohibiting
them from completing the program and obtaining
licensure.
10. Students will sign a disclosure documenting their
knowledge that the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program at Felician University is in the Initial
Accreditation Process.
11. Interview with the Occupational Therapy
Assistant Program Director or designee.
The Program Director will subsequently complete
the OTA Program Admissions Rubric. This rubric
considers GPA, SAT/ACT scores success in
prerequisite courses, observation experience,
writing sample, prior degrees, and work in a related
field such as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Program Requirements
Students must comply with the following
requirements:
1. Proof of current CPR certification from the
American Heart Association - BLS for the Health
Care Provider.
2. Proof of current health clearance issued by the
Felician University Center for Health.
3. A positive drug test will result in the student
being denied entry into clinical practice.
4. Adherence to a criminal history background
check as required by a clinical agency. The
agency reserves the right to exclude a student
from their site, based on the result of their
5. Proof of membership in the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association
(NJOTA).
6. Standardized testing is used throughout the
curriculum. Specifics in the use of standardized
testing are contained within individualized
course syllabi.
7. Degree requirements must be completed
within 3 years from the start of the program.
This time limit includes leaves-of-absence.
Students who do not complete the program
requirements within this time frame may be
required to complete additional coursework.
8. Additional proof of vaccinations required, see
student handbook for details.
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Graduates are strongly encouraged to sit for the
National Board for Certification of Occupational
Therapy (NBCOT) exam no later than 6 months after
program completion. Graduates who opt to take the
exam beyond this timeframe are advised to contact
the Program Director who can recommend
mentoring and remediation activities to prepare for
the exam.
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Students are required to maintain a 2.50 cumulative
GPA throughout the program. Students whose
Cumulative GPA falls below 2.50 will be placed on
academic probation for one semester.
Failure to raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.50 by the
end of that semester shall result in dismissal from
the OTA Program. Students dismissed from the
program may re-apply to the program. Re-
application procedures are found in the student
manual.
A student is permitted to repeat only one OTA
course and one BIO course for a grade less than a C.
A second OTA course grade or BIO course grade less
than a C shall result in dismissal from the OTA
Program. Students who do not satisfy this
requirement are dismissed from the OTA program.
Students may appeal this decision following
procedures in the student handbook.
Advisement
Upon enrolling, students are assigned a faculty
advisor to assist with course selection and
registration. Every effort will be made to keep the
same advisor each semester to promote continuity.
Faculty advisors serve as mentors and guides to
assist student navigation through the program.
Students will receive a letter and can look on Student
Self Service to determine the name of their faculty
advisor. It is your responsibility to contact your
advisor prior to each registration period and if you
are experiencing any academic difficulty. Advisors
are available during posted office hours or by
appointment.
Clinical Experience
Students apply their professional knowledge and
skills in a variety of settings including an on-campus
state-of-the-art laboratory. Additionally, students
practice in a variety of health care facilities and
clinical settings. All students will have a rotation in a
population focused on mental health. Students are
responsible for providing their own transportation to
and from clinical agencies. Clinical sections are
assigned Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. The
program will make an effort to accommodate
individual student requests, however, final clinical
assignments are non-negotiable. Clinical hours may
vary based on the Fieldwork Educator to whom you
are assigned. Students practice in a variety of health
care settings including acute care agencies and
community settings.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT APPLIED
ASSOCIATE DEGREE ( 66 CREDITS)
The OTA program follows a cohort model. Due to the
sequential nature of the courses, careful planning is
necessary to complete the curriculum in a timely
manner.
*A grad of “C” or better is required in Science and
OTA courses.
** BIO 205 Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 206:
Anatomy & Physiology II will only be considered for
potential transfer of credit if completed within 5
years of application.
***Enrollment in all OTA courses is restricted to
students formally admitted to the OTA program.
Planned Progression of Study:
Term 1
Item # Title Credits
BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
OTA 110 OT Heritage and Legacy 4
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Term 2
Item # Title Credits
BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
PSYC 105 Lifespan Development 3
OTA 120 Psychosocial Occupational
Therapy
4
OTA 130 Purposeful Activity 3
OTA 140 Documentation for the OTA 2
OTA 145 Fieldwork I A 1
Term 3
Item # Title Credits
OTA 200 Pediatric Practice 3
OTA 210 Exceptional Children 2
OTA 220 Global Practice 2
OTA 230 Human Movement for
Occupation
4
OTA 240 Professional Reasoning 2
OTA 245 Fieldwork I B 1
Term 4
Item # Title Credits
OTA 250 Assistive Technology 3
OTA 260 Physical Rehabilitation 2
OTA 270 Neurological Rehabilitation 2
OTA 280 Eldercare 2
OTA 290 Leadership & Service Delivery 2
Term 5
Item # Title Credits
OTA 295 Fieldwork II A 4
OTA 296 Fieldwork II B 4
Total Credits 64
Occupational Therapy
Assistant Course
Descriptions
OTA 110 : OT Heritage and Legacy
Introduction to the profession of Occupational
Therapy, including history, philosophies, frames of
reference, organizations, standards, ethics, legal
issues, trends, supervision of aides and assistants.
Introduction to methods of acquiring information
such as library resources, electronics/computer
bibliographic searches and utilization of professional
publication and audiovisual media. Occupation as
the core principle of therapeutic intervention will be
critically examined. Students will be introduced to
ethical dispute resolution strategies. Medical
Terminology will also be covered within this course.
4 lecture hours weekly.
Credits 4
OTA 120 : Psychosocial Occupational Therapy
This course presents the role of the Occupational
Therapy Assistant in the psychosocial area of
Occupational Therapy practice. This course will focus
on individuals with psychosocial challenges and how
they relate to occupation across the lifespan.
Students will learn selected frames of reference, and
the skills necessary to assess, implement and
document intervention in a variety of mental health
settings. Client factors, including culture and
diversity, therapeutic interactions and methods are
studied. Students will develop skills in administering
individual and group interventions, professional
communication, conflict negotiation, and advocacy.
Lab activities, site visits and Level I fieldwork
opportunities will enable students to participate in
and apply psychosocial principles to practice. 3
lecture hours and one 3 laboratory hours weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 110
Co-Requisite Courses
OTA 145
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OTA 130 : Purposeful Activity
This study of activity and task analysis and the
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Various
activities including crafts and daily tasks are
explored for beginning therapeutic application.
Examination of the Occupational Therapy Process
and its application as well as the concepts of grading
and adapting. Through clinical reasoning students
will select therapeutic activities with consideration of
the client’s performance skills, performance
patterns, client factors, contexts and environment
activity occupational demands and their impact to
occupation-based performance. 2 lecture hours and
3 laboratory hours weekly.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 110
OTA 140 : Documentation for the OTA
This course is an ideal resource for occupational
therapy clinicians to improve the critical skill of
documentation. Explanations are provided in detail
from a simple contact note, screening or referral, to
evaluations, progress notes & discharge summaries.
SOAP notes & other forms of documentation are
included with sample reproducible forms. Also
included are Medicare & third-party payer guidelines
along with ethical, legal & language issues in relation
to Occupational Therapy. Documentation
requirements are included for both the clinic and
school settings. Impact of OT models & frames of
reference are addressed. Included in this 3rd edition
is a new chapter on electronic health records,
discussion on texting as a form of professional
communication, and updates to Medicare standards
including G-codes. 2 lecture hours weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 110
OTA 145 : Fieldwork I A
Fieldwork I A is designed to familiarize you with
clients/populations, cultures, environments,
processes and providers within health care,
rehabilitation and human service organizations. It is
designed to immerse you in the experience of clients
so you can learn to observe and interact with clients
to develop confidence, your professional identity,
skills and therapeutic use of self. Students are
assigned to a variety of clinical sites with
opportunities to observe clients and practitioners,
practice clinical skills and professional behaviors.
Students will interact with clients across the life span
and with various diagnoses and disabilities. Students
may be assigned to non-traditional fieldwork
settings at varied community sites. They will have an
on-site supervisor, who is not an occupational
therapist, but a leader and role model within their
community setting. 1 lecture hour weekly and 40
total clinical hours.
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 110
Co-Requisite Courses
OTA 120
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OTA 200 : Pediatric Practice
This course will provide knowledge in occupational
therapy strategies and intervention techniques for
individuals ranging in age from birth to age 22 that
have limitations that affect their performance in
areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, play,
work, leisure, sleep and social participation). Topics
include common diagnoses, assessments, treatment
environments, laws and regulations that impact
pediatric OT services, and treatment interventions
for areas of occupation. Lab activities will focus on
applying skills necessary to prevent, remediate,
compensate, adapt and promote participation in the
pediatric population as well as effectively
communicating (verbal and written) with patients/
families, caregivers, clinicians and teachers. Through
guided lectures, discussions, guest speakers,
simulations, small group activities and hands-on lab
experiences, students will learn the role and
responsibilities of the OTA in early intervention,
school-based, residential, clinical, transitional and
vocational settings. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory
hours weekly.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 120
OTA 130
OTA 140
OTA 145
OTA 210 : Exceptional Children
Autism Spectrum Disorders are presently being
diagnosed at epidemic rates of 1/88 individuals in
the general population and 1/54 males. This number
has increased dramatically in the last three years
and numbers continue to climb despite
interventions and early diagnosis. This course offers
foundational knowledge in autism spectrum
disorders including high and low functioning autism,
Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental
Disorder. Students will become familiar with each
disorder and identify key structures for potentially
recognizing specific disorders. Interventions which
include therapeutic and educational and a short
overview of selected medical interventions currently
in use will be discussed. An overview of IDEA, least
restrictive environment, and other lawful mandates
will be offered. Students will implement practical
strategies and specialized, scaffolded instruction in
general education classrooms (elementary and
secondary) designed for children with ranging
autism disorders. 1 lecture hour and 3 laboratory
hours weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 120
OTA 130
OTA 140
OTA 145
OTA 220 : Global Practice
Health, technology, social, and environmental
problems, impacting our world are complex. This
course examines these issues at both the
community and global level. Practical guidance
about how best to engage in collaboration with
other health care members in emerging practice
areas is examined. Students will work in teams and
select a community or global health care issue and
present one possible solution. 2 lecture hours
weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 120
OTA 130
OTA 140
OTA 145
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OTA 230 : Human Movement for Occupation
Body structures and functions of the
neuromusculoskeletal system will be examined in
relation to performance in areas of occupation
across the life span. Training in techniques to
enhance functional mobility, wheelchair
management, and management of mobility devices
will be examined. Analysis of activities of daily living
(ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
tasks and their upper extremity activity demands
including joint range of motion, muscle strength,
gross motor coordination, fine motor coordination,
prehension and grasp patterns will be emphasized.
Upper and lower extremity joint range of motion,
goniometry, manual muscle testing, grip and pinch
strength, sensation testing and functional mobility
competencies are directly assessed. Therapeutic
exercise and its relationship to performance skills
and occupations will be examined. Documentation
of occupational therapy service provision to ensure
accountability will be discussed. 2 lecture hours and
3 laboratory hours weekly.
Credits 4
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 120
OTA 130
OTA 140
OTA 145
OTA 240 : Professional Reasoning
Professional and clinical reasoning is increasingly
recognized as a crucial component of the
occupational therapy process. This course provides
opportunities for students to develop more
advanced clinical reasoning skills applicable to
all areas of occupational therapy practice through a
case method. The case method is a component of
problem- based learning that emphasizes individual
and small group work to solve clinical problems that
are presented as case studies. Students are
presented with a variety of case formulas including
paper or written cases, videotape cases, simulated
client cases, and real client cases to promote the
development of specific types of clinical reasoning,
including scientific, procedural, interactive, narrative,
and pragmatic reasoning. 2 lecture hours weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 120
OTA 130
OTA 140
OTA 145
OTA 245 : Fieldwork I B
Students will work under the supervision of a
registered occupational therapist in facilities which
provide experiences in psychosocial disabilities.
Working with persons having various levels of
psychosocial and cognitive performance deficits, the
student has opportunities for synthesis, the
integration and application of knowledge gained
through their didactic coursework. Utilizing
therapeutic use of self, the student will employ
clinical reasoning and competent practice skills as
they plan and lead group intervention sessions. 1
lecture hour weekly and 40 total clinical hours.
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 120
OTA 130
OTA 140
OTA 145
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OTA 250 : Assistive Technology
This course builds upon previous courses and
competencies and advances student clinical
reasoning skills as they create solutions to
occupational performance challenges by identifying
and applying preparatory methods, which include
assistive technology and environmental
modifications, wheeled mobility and preparatory
tasks. This course will require you to design and
fabricate adaptive equipment, elements of wheel
chair seating and positioning, switches, ergonomic
interventions, environmental controls, adapted
exercise / leisure equipment, voice controls, vendor
resources, community resources, adapted driving,
low vision aids, accessibility solutions in the home
and community, low tech and high tech options to
enhance ADL and IADL performance. During this
semester you will be required to select, provide,
educate and train a client in use of preparatory
methods which prepare a client for occupational
performance. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory
hours weekly.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 200
OTA 210
OTA 220
OTA 230
OTA 240
OTA 245
OTA 260 : Physical Rehabilitation
The course focuses on occupational therapy and
physical disabilities as they pertain to the adult
population. Injury, illness, and disease and the effect
on the functioning of the individual in self-care,
work, and leisure are explored. Students will become
familiar with protocols and precautions. It provides
students with knowledge, laboratory experiences,
and a framework to provide services to adults with
physical dysfunction. This course addresses
occupational therapy values, theory and practice,
including frames of reference, evaluation, treatment
planning, and selection of age-appropriate
occupations to support occupational performance,
occupational analysis, and discharge planning.
Students are provided with opportunities to
demonstrate development of entry level
documentation skills. 1 lecture hour and 3
laboratory hours weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 200
OTA 210
OTA 220
OTA 230
OTA 240
OTA 245
OTA 270 : Neurological Rehabilitation
This course will discuss the concepts of the physical
care and evidence-based principals to create results
in clinical interventions for the neurological patient.
The basic concepts of PNF, NDT, motor learning,
forced use, sensory and manual cueing, will be
reviewed. The causes of and treatment for altered
muscular tone will be explored. Hemiparesis and
spasticity treatments of the UE will be covered.
Documentation to advocate for a client will be
addressed. The Vision Rehabilitation lab portions will
cover ocular motor, visual field, and neglect testing.
Functional treatment interventions will be discussed
for each of the impairments. 1 lecture hours 3
laboratory hours weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 200
OTA 210
OTA 220
OTA 230
OTA 240
OTA 245
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OTA 280 : Eldercare
The study of contemporary issues of aging and social
implications of worldwide longer lifespan.
Examination of theories of aging, including
physiological, psychological, and functional changes
and the influence of culture, race, and gender in the
experience of aging. Through clinical reasoning,
students will observe, assess, and complete
therapeutic interventions to develop an effective
holistic approach to geriatric practice in a variety of
environments, ranging from community to
institutional settings. Students will demonstrate the
ability to provide holistic and humanistic elder care
via service-learning project. 2 lecture weekly.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 200
OTA 210
OTA 220
OTA 230
OTA 240
OTA 245
OTA 290 : Leadership & Service Delivery
This course offers students conceptual and practical
knowledge and skills needed to plan and manage
the delivery of evidence- and occupation-based
occupational therapy services that are efficacious
and cost-effective within the varying contexts of the
rapidly changing health care environment. The
importance of professionalism in OT, the role of
regulatory agencies and the use of professional
literature and research to keep the profession and
the practice of OT current will be covered. Topics
include the effective use of professional literature,
understanding requirements for credentialing,
practice management, effective and professional
communication, and the importance of on-going
professional development. Business planning in this
course will support students in their fieldwork.
Credits 2
Prerequisite Courses
OTA 200
OTA 210
OTA 220
OTA 230
OTA 240
OTA 245
OTA 295 : Fieldwork II A
Each course entails two months of full-time
supervised fieldwork experience with the
opportunity to treat individuals with a variety of
diagnoses across the life span and to complete a
professional site-specific project. Students will be
placed in 2 varied practice areas with differing
populations. Fieldwork Level II is an in-depth
experiential learning experience that is critical to
occupational therapy education. In supervised
settings, students apply their academically acquired
body of knowledge in varied settings where
occupational therapy services are provided. Under
the direction and in collaboration with the OT,
students will examine the application of theories and
evidence to support treatment intervention in the
occupational therapy process. Students will
participate in all aspects of the OT process from
screening to discharge planning. Students must
complete a total of 640 clinical hours.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
The successful completion of all didactic courses.
OTA 296 : Fieldwork II B
Each course entails two months of full-time
supervised fieldwork experience with the
opportunity to treat individuals with a variety of
diagnoses across the life span and to complete a
professional site-specific project. Students will be
placed in 2 varied practice areas with differing
populations. Fieldwork Level II is an in-depth
experiential learning experience that is critical to
occupational therapy education. In supervised
settings, students apply their academically acquired
body of knowledge in varied settings where
occupational therapy services are provided. Under
the direction and in collaboration with the OT,
students will examine the application of theories and
evidence to support treatment intervention in the
occupational therapy process. Students will
participate in all aspects of the OT process from
screening to discharge planning. Students must
complete a total of 640 clinical hours.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
The successful completion of all didactic courses.
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Philosophy
Students study philosophy by engaging in the
pursuit of truth and understanding through rational
reflection upon all facets of human experience and
concern, including knowledge, reason, reality, faith,
and the significance of fundamental moral, social,
and aesthetic values. At Felician, students who study
philosophy (whether in Humanities Studies or as
Philosophy Minors) are prepared practically and
realistically to face the challenges of the 21st century
and will be able to:
• apply critical and analytical problem-solving
skills, as these are exercised within the areas of
their various philosophical interests;
• employ written and oral communication while
engaging in the interpretation of historically
significant philosophical problems and
perspectives; and
• practice these skills and exercise their
knowledge through their coursework, as well as
through participation in the wider philosophical
community through direct involvement in our
annual ethics conference and regular
department-sponsored colloquia.
Students who focus on philosophy are also prepared
and encouraged to develop personal philosophical
perspectives, which, along with the requisite
communication and thinking skills, will prepare them
for professional careers and the challenges of life.
For instance, our unique Focus area within the
Humanities Studies major develops the specialized
skills and knowledge that prepare our graduates for
success in graduate studies and various professional
fields. Lastly, integral to the development of our
students throughout their careers with us is their
awareness of the importance of service, compassion,
respect, and social responsibility generally, as
personified in the Department’s active commitment
to the College’s Catholic-Franciscan mission.
Students interested in studying philosophy may
pursue the Philosophy Focus in partial fulfillment of
the Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies major.
Minor in Philosophy
Degree Type
Minor
Students who have taken one or more philosophy
courses should consider adding a minor in
philosophy to their degree program. A minor in
philosophy is especially desirable for pre-law
students, religious studies students, and anyone
considering graduate school.
Requirements
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 100 or 211 3
PHIL 206, 207, 305, or 306 3
PHIL 200 Level Elective 3
PHIL 300 Level Elective 3
Total Credits 15
Minor in Pre-Law
Degree Type
Minor
Students interested in Law should consider adding
the Pre-Law Minor to their Major degree program.
The Pre-Law Minor introduces students to the
history of ideas, specifically the socio-political-legal
underpinnings of our Western culture, and provides
them with the opportunity to reflect upon some of
the most fundamental and important questions
encountered within human experience. The Minor
also offers courses that rigorously engage students
in topics pertinent to the study of Law. In addition to
content areas such as Constitutional Law, Philosophy
of Law, and History of Political Thought, the Minor
emphasizes writing, reading comprehension, and
reasoning, which together provide particularly
appropriate means for preparing students for Law
School or related fields. Additionally, the Logic
course provides students the necessary reasoning
tools to support the essential LSAT portion of the
Law School application process.
For additional information on the Pre-Law Minor
and/or applying to Law School, please contact the
Pre-Law Advisor, Prof. Judith Sullivan by email at:
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Requirements
Item # Title Credits
PSCI 102 American Government 3
PHIL 211 Symbolic Logic 3
PSCI 291 The Judicial System and
Constitutional Law
3
PHIL/PSCI 305 or 306 3
PHIL 320 Philosophy of Law 3
CRIM/PHIL
380
Philosophical Issues in
Criminal Justice
3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Women's Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Women’s Studies Minor is an inter-disciplinary
minor for students interested in the field of Women’s
Studies. It offers choices from a number of courses
focusing on women’s roles, family, sex and gender,
and women’s contributions to society. The benefits
of such a minor are a greater awareness of women’s
issues and the role of women in general. Students
pursuing the Women’s Studies minor may do so with
any academic major.
Requirements:
Complete one course from each category, plus one
more course from any category (a total of 15
credits):
Women's Issues
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 221 Philosophical Perspectives on
Women
3
Survey
Item # Title Credits
ART 361 Women in Art 3
ENG 385 Women in Literature 3
HIST 315 Women in History 3
Family
Item # Title Credits
HIST 210 The Family in American History 3
PHIL 103 Applied Family Ethics 3
RELS 302 Christian Marriage in a
Contemporary World
3
SOC 301 Marriage and the Family 3
CRIM/SOC
251
Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
3
Sex and Gender
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 307 The Psychology of Sex and
Gender
3
PSYC 403 The Psychology of Women 3
SOC 215 Sociology of Sex and Gender 3
Elective in Women's Studies
* Complete one additional course from any of the
remaining options above.
Total Credits 15
Philosophy Course
Descriptions
CRIM/PHIL 380 : Philosophical Issues in
Criminal Justice
This course explores issues in the theory and
practice of the criminal law. The class aims to raise
and answer the questions about the relationship
between such abstract concepts as liberty, rights and
moral desert on the one hand, and the practice of
judicial decisionmaking and criminal punishment on
the other. Readings are drawn from journalism,
philosophy, judicial decisions, and government
reports. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PHIL 101
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PHIL 100 : The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
This course introduces students to the theory,
application and practical art of reasoning and
persuasion. Students will study the nature of sound
reasoning, the patterns of reasoning (both good and
bad) the use and abuse of language and how to
evaluate arguments. Drawing upon a variety of
resources, disciplines and perspectives, students will
be challenged to apply and hone the knowledge and
skills they learn by analyzing, critiquing, and
defending their own points of view, as well as those
found in advertising, news reports, editorials, and
excerpts from fiction and nonfiction literature.
Credits 3
PHIL 101 : Introduction to Philosophy
A general introduction to the nature, scope, and key
problems of philosophy. Topics such as truth and
knowledge, free will, the basis of morality and the
good life, the existence of God, the soul, and the
possibility of an afterlife will be explored.
Credits 3
PHIL 103 : Applied Family Ethics
A philosophical approach to resolving ethical
problems in families such as those involving the
roles and responsibilities of family members,
parental and children’s rights, childrearing, and
decision-making on behalf of incompetent, sick, or
dying family members. Emphasis will be placed upon
practical applications of principles to realistic
problems via case studies.
Credits 3
PHIL 200 : Philosophical Foundations of
Education
This course is designed to provide a philosophical
understanding of the goals and methods of
education. Influential philosophical accounts of
learning and of society, including those of Plato,
Rousseau, Locke, and Dewey, will be studied and
related to contemporary teaching practice. (fall,
spring)
Credits 3
PHIL 203 : Philosophy of Religion
This course addresses questions of ultimate
concern: Is there a God? What evidence is there for
God’s existence? Does evil in the world count against
God’s existence? What is the relation between faith
and reason? Important historical and contemporary
answers to these and related questions will be
examined in detail.
Credits 3
PHIL 204 : Philosophy of Technology:
Computer Ethics and Social Responsibility
A philosophical examination of the nature of
technology, especially computer technologies
(artificial intelligence, robots in the workplace,
machine learning, etc.). Course topics include
intellectual property, computer crime, privacy, and
the impact of new technologies upon society.
Credits 3
PHIL 206 : Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
This course traces the origins and development of
the Western philosophical tradition from the early
Greek thinkers through several important Medieval
figures. Primary source readings will include
representative selections from the pre-Socratics,
Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and Ockham.
Credits 3
PHIL 207 : Modern Philosophy
A survey of the great philosophical traditions of
seventeenth and eighteenth century Europe which
laid the intellectual foundations for much of how we
live and think today. Writings by Descartes, Leibniz,
Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant will be studied and
discussed.
Credits 3
PHIL 211 : Symbolic Logic
An introduction to the use of modern symbolic
methods in the analysis of reasoning, including the
development of sentence logic, the relation of logical
symbolism to ordinary language, truth relations, and
tests for validity. Arguments from philosophy and
everyday life will serve as illustrations.
Credits 3
PHIL 212 : Nineteenth Century Philosophy
This course traces some of the key issues and
themes of nineteenth century philosophical thought,
with a particular emphasis upon Kant, Hegel, and
Marx.
Credits 3
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PHIL 214 : Franciscan Philosophical Thought
This course is an in-depth consideration of the
origins and character of the Franciscan philosophical
legacy. Beginning with an examination of the
influences of Augustine, Bonaventure, and Bacon
upon the Franciscan tradition, the course also
includes a study of representative works by such
thinkers as Olivi, Lully, Duns Scotus, and Ockham.
Credits 3
PHIL 221 : Philosophical Perspectives on
Women
A survey of influential philosophical, religious, and
cultural perspectives on the status of women, from
ancient times through the present. Emphasis will be
placed upon women’s roles in society, women’s
rights, and ethical issues of gender inequity.
Credits 3
PHIL 250 : Making Moral Decisions
This course introduces students to moral reasoning
and to a variety of influential ethical theories.
Students reflect upon their own moral assumptions
as well as how various ethical concepts and theories
challenge, strengthen, or alter those assumptions.
Students are also led to evaluate culturally derived
conventions and laws, distinguishing these from
genuine moral claims. To practice moral decision
making, students analyze and resolve a range of
moral case problems, justifying their solutions by
carefully reasoned arguments that appeal to key
ethical principles and theories. Case problems
explore moral issues arising from everyday personal
experience, as well as from current social problems.
Credits 3
PHIL 260 : Philosophy of Art
This course offers an introduction to the
philosophical issues that arise as we reflect upon art.
For instance, what makes something a work of art?
What is an aesthetic experience? What relationship is
there between artists and their works? Are objective
judgments of art possible? In exploring answers to
these questions, we will survey the ideas of thinkers
such as: Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Tolstoy, Dewey, Bell,
Collingwood, Goodman, and Danto. A wide variety of
illustrations: from music, literature, film, painting,
etc. will also be included.
Credits 3
PHIL 301 : Moral Philosophy
This course deals with foundational philosophical
theories and problems in ethics. In addition to meta-
ethical topics, students will study major ethical
theories (Bentham, Mill, Kant, Aristotle, Rawls, etc.)
and explore important contemporary moral
problems (e.g., war, animal rights, euthanasia,
abortion, capital punishment, etc.).
Credits 3
PHIL 302 : Metaphysics: Being and Reality
This course examines classical and contemporary
perspectives upon issues of being, including the
nature of mind, existence, freedom, and time. The
implications of these issues for human knowledge
and religious thought will also be considered.
Credits 3
PHIL 303 : Existentialism: Authenticity and
Absurdity
Students are introduced to several of the primary
themes in existentialist thought, such as the primacy
of the individual, authentic existence, I-Thou
relationship, and estrangement. Works by
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Buber, Sartre and Camus will
be included in the study.
Credits 3
PHIL 304 : Epistemology: Theories of
Knowledge
This course examines answers to questions
concerning human knowledge: What is knowledge?
Do we really have knowledge? How is knowledge
obtained and organized? In investigating these and
related themes, students will examine major
classical and contemporary theories of knowledge.
The course concludes with a brief consideration of
moral and religious knowledge.
Credits 3
PHIL 308 : Business Ethics
This course focuses on the ethical basis of Capitalism
and ethical problems relating to advertising,
consumer rights, property rights, employees, the
social and environmental responsibilities of
businesses, and related topics. The course
emphasizes the analysis of contemporary case
studies.
Credits 3
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PHIL 309 : Morality and the Pursuit of
Happiness
This course provides a foundation for moral
decision-making through the study of fundamental
ethical theories, as students address the theme of
‘happiness’: its definition, pursuit, and attainment.
Students will explore philosophical approaches to
the many questions, problems, and methods
associated with the pursuit of this ultimate of human
goals, and how this pursuit relates to who we are as
moral beings. We will be concentrating on the works
of ancient and contemporary thinkers, who address
topics such as: the nature of happiness, its
elusiveness, expressions of its attainment, its
relationship to human nature, freedom, and
knowledge, and particularly its implications for and
relationship to morality: generally, happiness as a
conduit for moral activity that imbues human
existence with meaning and value.
Credits 3
PHIL 315 : 20th Century Philosophy
This course introduces the student to some of the
central issues and ideas explored by the three major
philosophical traditions of the 20th century:
American pragmatism, AngloAmerican (analytic)
philosophy, and Continental philosophy. Study will
focus upon representative works from each of these
traditions, by thinkers such as James, Dewey, Russell,
Wittgenstein, Austin, Quine, Hempel, Husserl,
Heidegger, and Derrida.
Credits 3
PHIL 320 : Philosophy of Law
This course provides an advanced introductory
survey of philosophical issues related to he nature
and purpose of law. Drawing both on philosophical
theory and legal cases, the course addresses such
issues as the uniqueness of legal norms, their
relation to morality and theories of government,
problems in the interpretation of laws, and the
personal traits or virtues required to adjudicate and
enforce the law. Theories to be covered may include
utilitarianism, legal positivism, and the natural law
and natural rights traditions.
Credits 3
PHIL 360 : HON Philosophy and Literature
This course examines the philosophical themes of
famous literary works. Such philosophical themes
might include life and death, freedom and
responsibility, war and peace, justice, racism, love,
utopia, faith, evil, the nature of reality, etc. Course
content will be organized thematically, historically, or
by culture or society. This course is for students in
the Honors Program or declared Philosophy Minors
Credits 3
PHIL 420 : Independent Study
This course offers upper-level students the
opportunity to focus study on a particular
philosophical topic, figure, or problem of particular
interest to them. Approval is required by both the
instructor and Department.
Credits 3
PHIL 445 : Philosophical Method
Students will develop the practical skills necessary
for engaging in the rational analysis, criticism, and
persuasive defense of philosophical claims and
arguments. Students will also be introduced to some
major philosophical periodicals, and to the basic
procedures of philosophical research tailored to the
student’s particular philosophical interests. Students
will complete this course by producing an outline of
their proposed PHIL 450 project. (Normally taken
just prior to PHIL 450; may be taken concurrently
only with the permission.)
Credits 3
PHIL 450 : Senior Seminar
Students develop and complete a substantive
project on a philosophical topic or problem of their
choice under the guidance of a faculty mentor. An
oral presentation of their investigations constitutes
the capstone experience of the philosophy student.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
This course is normally taken right after PH 445. It
may be taken concurrently only with the
Department’s
permission.
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PSCI/PHIL 305 : History of Ancient Political
Thought
A focus on the essential texts of early Western
political thought by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle,
Cicero, Saints Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas. The
course covers the three main traditions of thought
(Greek, Hebrew, and Roman) upon which Western
political thinking and philosophy is based. A
diachronic analysis of these texts explore the
perennial questions of the nature and purpose of
the state, justice, law, political rights and obligations.
(every other spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSCI 101 or PHIL 101
PSCI/PHIL 306 : RB51 History of Modern
Political Thought
This course surveys the major political theories that
were developed from the Renaissance to the
present. Students will explore the development of
postReformation political thought by reading
selections from Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, John
Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Karl Marx, Friedrich
Nietzsche, and others. (every other fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSCI 101 or PHIL 101
Physical Education
These courses provide an opportunity to enhance
one’s physical well-being by understanding the
theory and practice of a variety of physical activity
and sports while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Physical Education
Course Descriptions
PE 102 : Fitness I
This course gives students a well-balanced, self-
paced program and the knowledge they need to
design a customized cardio-respiratory fitness
program. Knowledge of the inner working of each
piece of aerobic equipment along with developing
the proper technique to be used with each exercise
machine at the fitness center will be emphasized.
Credits 1
Physics
The physical science courses examine specific
aspects of natural phenomena on a qualitative and
quantitative level, incorporating elements of natural
philosophy and applied mathematics.
Physics Course
Descriptions
PHYS 103 : General Physics I
PHYS 103 is an introductory course of physics.
Fundamental principles of Newtonian mechanics,
including kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy
and work theorem, physics of rigid bodies and fluids
are presented and discussed. (fall)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in MATH 161 or equivalent
PHYS 104 : General Physics II
Continuation of PHYS 103. Topics discussed are
waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics. (spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
PHYS 103 with a grade of “C” or better.
PHYS 350 : Advanced Special Topics in Physical
Science
PHYS 350 is offered for students interested in
physical sciences beyond the introductory physics
courses. Selected topic in physical science may
include but are not limited to biological physics,
chemical physics, medical physics, mathematical
physics, physics education, and introduction to
astrophysics. Flexibility of this course allows the
content to be tailored to individual student needs.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PHYS 104 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
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PHYS 355 : Advanced Special Topics inPhysical
Science with Lab Component
PHYS 350 is offered for students interested in
physical sciences beyond the introductory physics
courses. Selected topic in physical science may
include but are not limited to biological physics,
chemical physics, medical physics, mathematical
physics, physics education, and introduction to
astrophysics. Flexibility of this course allows the
content to be tailored to individual student needs.
Laboratory schedule is determined by the research
project developed with the faculty.
Credits 4
Prerequisites
PHYS 104 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Political Science
Political Science is offered as a focus area for the
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Learning Outcomes for
the Political Science Focus
Area:
Students successfully completing the Social and
Behavioral Science Major with a Political Science
focus will:
• Understand the theory and practice of political
institutions and rule;
• Differentiate among the various forms of
government, American and International;
• Analyze international relations and the role of
good citizenship both locally; and
• Achieve competency in written and oral
expression and critical thinking.
As a result of completing the requirements for the
Political Science major, students will be prepared for
graduate-level education, including law school, or
careers in government, public administration, the
United Nations, and international corporations. It is
expected that students will embark on their chosen
career paths with an understanding and
appreciation of the Catholic Franciscan values, and
their application within their professional and
personal lives.
Political Science Course
Descriptions
PSCI/PHIL 305 : History of Ancient Political
Thought
A focus on the essential texts of early Western
political thought by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle,
Cicero, Saints Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas. The
course covers the three main traditions of thought
(Greek, Hebrew, and Roman) upon which Western
political thinking and philosophy is based. A
diachronic analysis of these texts explore the
perennial questions of the nature and purpose of
the state, justice, law, political rights and obligations.
(every other spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSCI 101 or PHIL 101
PSCI/PHIL 306 : RB51 History of Modern
Political Thought
This course surveys the major political theories that
were developed from the Renaissance to the
present. Students will explore the development of
postReformation political thought by reading
selections from Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, John
Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Karl Marx, Friedrich
Nietzsche, and others. (every other fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSCI 101 or PHIL 101
PSCI 101 : Introduction to Political Science
This course is an introduction to the study of politics
and the various methods of political analysis.
Students will explore the character of politics
through a systematic treatment of its fundamental
issues. (every fall)
Credits 3
PSCI 102 : American Government
This course provides students with an introduction
to the principles and practices of American
government. As a means of helping the student
understand the origins and evolution of the federal
system of government, special attention is paid to
the arguments of both the founding fathers and
those who have provided the impetus for change.
Special attention is also given to the structure of
New Jersey state and local governments. (every fall
or as needed)
Credits 3
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PSCI 205 : The Legislative Process and Electoral
Politics
This course examines the legislative branch of the
United States government by focusing on the
process by which laws are made and the manner in
which the legislators are selected. Special attention
is paid to understanding the constitutional limits of
legislative power, the rules which have been
established by the respective houses, and the
committee and subcommittee systems. (every
spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSCI 102
PSCI 290 : The American Presidency
This course examines the office of the President and
the men who have come to occupy it. Characteristics
of great presidents, the constitutional limitations of
presidential power, and recent trends in the exercise
of presidential power receive special attention.
(every fall or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSCI 102
PSCI 291 : The Judicial System and
Constitutional Law
This course examines the judiciary branch of the US
government. Students will explore the basic
structure and underlying principles of American
justice, the constitutional limits of the judiciary, and
the competing theories of constitutional
interpretation employed by the Justices of the
Supreme Court by reading landmark judicial
decisions. (every fall or as needed)
Credits 3
PSCI 303 : International Relations
This course will introduce the student to the study of
international relations by paying special attention to
the institutions and actors of international political
institutions. In addition, the student will come to
understand how the policy choices of all
governments are affected by the global economy,
the scarcity of natural resources, and the conflicts
caused by ethnic and ideological differences. (every
spring or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSCI 101 or PSCI 102
PSCI 402 : The Developing World
This course examines problems and issues such as
debt, nutrition, and modernization that confront
developing nations, and on how these issues affect
the developed nations, especially the United States,
in an era of unprecedented interdependence.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSCI 101 or HIST 110
PSCI 415 : Senior Seminar
An in-depth study of an area within Political Science.
The student pursues an individual research project
under faculty supervision. At semester’s end the
student submits a written report and orally presents
the findings of the research project. (every spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
7 of the 9 courses required for a PSCI concentration;
SS 400
PSCI 452 : Career Internship in Political Science
This course offers political science majors the
opportunity to work in the field of political science
for a minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
SOC/PSCI 404 : Living and Working Oversees
This course enables students to experience another
culture through study of a selected country and
culture and to explore, analyze and present issues of
global significance from a non-Western perspective.
In addition to these intellectual and experiential
aspects of the course, students address several
related issues, including the nature of traditional and
modern societies; ethnocentrism and stereotyping;
nationalism and interdependence; “culture shock”
and “re-entry shock;” and intercultural sensitivity.
(every summer)
Credits 3
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Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior.
The objective of the Psychology Department is to
prepare students to enter graduate or professional
schools, or a variety of careers in areas related to the
discipline, such as mental health, education,
research, business, human resources, human
services, and counseling. In accordance with Felician
University’s Catholic/Franciscan mission and the
values underpinning the discipline of psychology,
students will also learn to act ethically, and
recognize, understand and respect human diversity.
The Psychology Department offers a variety of
courses that enable students to gain the requisite
knowledge and skills, including lecture courses,
research and field practicum courses, and an
independent undergraduate research course in
which students develop and present an individual
project. Students not only have the opportunity to
learn from faculty mentors, but can also enrich their
experiences within the program by interacting with
peers in the Psychology Club.
The learning outcomes of the major are adapted
from the American Psychological Association’s
guidelines for undergraduate programs in
Psychology.*
Psychology Learning
Outcomes:
Students successfully completing the Psychology
major will:
• Be familiar with the concepts, theoretical
perspectives, empirical findings and historical
trends in the field of psychology.
• Understand and apply psychological principles
to personal, social, and organizational issues.
• Understand and apply basic research methods
in psychology, including research design, data
analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrate competence in gathering,
analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating
information, that is, weigh evidence.
• Develop insight into their own and others’
behavior and mental processes.
• Apply effective strategies for self-management
and self-improvement.
• Develop realistic ideas about how to implement
their psychological knowledge, skills and values
in occupational pursuits that meet personal
goals and societal needs.
* American Psychological Association. (2007). APA
guidelines for the undergraduate psychology major.
Washington,DC: Author. Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/about/psymajor-
guidelines.pdf on 6/29/11.
B.A. in Psychology
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Students must complete 43 credits in Psychology as
described below:
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC 201, 202, or 203 3
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in
Psychology
3
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 4
PSYC 410 Undergraduate Research in
Psychology
3
PSYC 490 History and Systems of
Psychology
3
Psychology Electives
Complete six additional PSYC Electives, at least three
of which must be at the 300/400 level.
Electives should be selected in consultation with
academic advisors to suit career goals or personal
interests.
Item # Title Credits
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
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Freshman Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
Free Elective 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
MATH 114 or 160 4
Freshman Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (3)
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Sophomore Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 201, 202, or 203 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Sophomore Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in
Psychology
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Psychology Elective 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Junior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
Psychology Elective 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Junior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
Psychology Elective 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Senior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 4
Psychology Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Senior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 410 Undergraduate Research in
Psychology
3
PSYC 490 History and Systems of
Psychology
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Combined B.A. in Psychology /
M.A. in Counseling
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
A combined B.A./M.A.C.P. program is available to
Psychology majors who meet the admissions
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requirements listed below. This combined program
is designed to facilitate the ongoing academic
accomplishments of students who have achieved
excellence in the psychology major. Acceptance into
the program will allow up to 12 psychology credits to
be “double-counted” toward both the B.A. in
Psychology and M.A. in Counseling Psychology. The
student is awarded a Bachelor’s degree upon
completion of the bachelor’s program requirements.
The 12 graduate credits that are double-counted
credits are only applicable to the Felician University
Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology course of
studies after the student has been awarded the
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and matriculates
into the MACP at Felician.
The designation of “graduate credits” will be
canceled if the student withdraws from the Felician
University MACP program before completing the
Master’s degree. If this occurs, Felician University will
count those credits only toward the student’s
undergraduate degree.
Final admission status into the MACP is contingent
upon formal approval by the MACP program director
or MACP faculty admissions committee. Upon
admission to this combined program, students
should note that grades below a B in graduate level
courses will necessitate the retaking of that course.
Courses may only be retaken once. Students will be
limited to one graduate course per semester while
still an undergraduate. Students may elect to take a
course during the summer session.
Admissions Requirements
Students may apply for admission into the combined
BA/MACP program during the spring of sophomore
year or thereafter provided the student has
completed at least 60 undergraduate credits with a
minimum 3.0 overall GPA (this minimum must be
maintained also for the remainder of the
undergraduate coursework).
Students applying for the combined BA/MACP
program must:
• At a minimum have completed PSYC 101, PSYC
105, PSYC 201 or 202 or 203, PSYC 250.
• Rising Juniors must be registered for PSYC 303
and PSYC 309.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from full
time undergraduate faculty.
• Submit an APA style paper from any 200 level
Psychology course.
• Personal interview with MACP program director
or MACP faculty admissions committee.
• Submit a Personal Statement.
• Complete graduate application form.
Final approval for admission into the Master’s in
Counseling Psychology rests with the MACP
faculty.
MACP courses that can be taken as elective
undergraduate credits, double-counting toward a
combined BA in Psychology and MA in Counseling
Psychology:
• PSYC 505 Introduction to Counseling
Psychology
• PSYC 507 Developmental Models of Personal
Growth
• PSYC 510 Techniques of Counseling and
Appraisal
And one or two additional courses selected in
consultation with your advisor.
Freshman Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
Free Elective 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
MATH 114 or 160 4
Freshman Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (3)
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
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Sophomore Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 201, 202, or 203 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Sophomore Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in
Psychology
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Psychology Elective 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Junior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
Psychology 300/400 Level
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Junior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
Psychology 300/400 Level
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
PSYC 507 Developmental Models of
Personal Growth
3
Senior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 4
Psychology 300/400 Level
Elective
3
PSYC 510 Techniques of Counseling and
Appraisal
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Senior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 410 Undergraduate Research in
Psychology
3
PSYC 490 History and Systems of
Psychology
3
Psychology 500 Graduate
Level Elective
3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Total Credits 120
B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
and Pschology
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychiatric
Rehabilitation and Psychology is a Joint Degree
Program with Rutgers University School of Health
Related Professions (Rutgers-SHP). The program
produces graduates ready to work with persons with
mental illness and other disabilities. Graduates are
also prepared to go on to graduate studies in
counseling or social work.
The program involves five semesters (75 credits)
taken at Felician University and three semesters (45
credits) at Rutgers’ Scotch Plains campus for a total
of 120 credits. Students accepted to the program can
take course work on either a full-time or a part-time
basis. For the professional phase of the program,
students apply to Rutgers. A Rutgers/Felician
University joint admission committee will identify
candidates to whom admission will be offered.
Students in the pre-professional phase of the
program are advised by faculty of Felician
University’s Psychology Department.
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Students admitted to the Joint Program must
complete all required general education and
psychology course with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and
a GPA of 3.0 in their psychology major requirements
prior to the start of the Professional Phase of the
Joint Program. Applicants must submit two letters of
recommendation and a strong personal statement.
Students will be responsible for meeting all Rutgers’
requirements including health and immunization
requirements, completion of Technical Standards/
Essential Functions form, Criminal Background
Check and all additional required enrollment forms
and activities. Students will be required to complete
the SHP orientation online and attend a Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Department orientation, which are
scheduled the semester prior to the beginning of the
Professional Phase of the Joint Program(s). Failure to
attend or fulfill any of the Rutgers’ requirements may
preclude admission to classes.
Directions to Apply for
the Rutgers-Felician University
Joint B.S. Degree Program in
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Psychology
You should apply in the Spring semester of your
Sophomore year or in the Fall of your Junior year.
Deadline for applications: To begin Psychiatric
Rehabilitation classes in the spring semester apply
by October 15th; to begin Psych Rehab classes in the
fall apply by May 15th.
All of the following items must be included in your
admissions packet:
1. A completed SHP application form. This form is
included in an application packet that you can
obtain from your advisor. It can also be
downloaded and printed from the link below:
http://SHP.rutgers.edu/prospective_students/
admissions/index.html
◦ IMPORTANT NOTES:
▪ Please do NOT submit the online
version of the SHP application.
▪ There is NO application fee for
Rutgers-SHP Joint Degree Programs
(even though it is mentioned on the
application form); Please do NOT
enclose payment.
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from
professors or professionals who can attest to
your academic and/or work experience (at least
1 should be from a college professor). Letters
must be submitted in sealed envelopes that are
signed across the seal by the recommender.
3. A completed personal statement that focuses
on your professional goals and your reasons for
choosing the Dual Major Program in Psychiatric
Rehabilitation and Psychology. Personal
statements must be typed and are typically 2-3
pages (double spaced) in length.
4. An Official transcript from Felician University
(for the courses completed so far) as well as any
other colleges and universities that you have
attended. To be admitted students should have
a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 3.0 in
their psychology major requirements prior to
the start of the Professional Phase of the Joint
Program.
All information should be collected by the applicant
and sent in a single packet to:
• Nora Barrett
• Rutgers-SHP
• Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation &
Counseling Professions : Room 323 1776
Raritan Road
• Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
If you have questions, contact Professor Barrett at:
• 908-889-2431 or [email protected]
First Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
MATH 160 College Algebra 4
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
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First Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 201, 202, or 203 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (3)
3
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in
Psychology
3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
RELS 310 Moral and Spiritual
Dimensions of Healthcare
3
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
PSYC 406 Abnormal Psychology 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 4
PSYC 490 History and Systems of
Psychology
3
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
Free Elective 3
Upon Acceptance to Rutgers-SHP
One and one-half years (45 credits) at the Rutgers-
SHP
Total Credits 73
Minor in Psychology
Degree Type
Minor
Students who have taken one or more courses in
Psychology should consider adding a minor in
Psychology to their degree program. A minor in
Psychology can be useful for all students, and
especially desirable for those majoring in Nursing,
Teacher Education or Business.
Requirements
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC 105, 201, 202, or 203 3
PSYC 407 The Psychology of Personality 3
Psychology Elective 3
Psychology 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Psychology 300/400 Level
Elective
3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Women's Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Women’s Studies Minor is an inter-disciplinary
minor for students interested in the field of Women’s
Studies. It offers choices from a number of courses
focusing on women’s roles, family, sex and gender,
and women’s contributions to society. The benefits
of such a minor are a greater awareness of women’s
issues and the role of women in general. Students
pursuing the Women’s Studies minor may do so with
any academic major.
Requirements:
Complete one course from each category, plus one
more course from any category (a total of 15
credits):
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Women's Issues
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 221 Philosophical Perspectives on
Women
3
Survey
Item # Title Credits
ART 361 Women in Art 3
ENG 385 Women in Literature 3
HIST 315 Women in History 3
Family
Item # Title Credits
HIST 210 The Family in American History 3
PHIL 103 Applied Family Ethics 3
RELS 302 Christian Marriage in a
Contemporary World
3
SOC 301 Marriage and the Family 3
CRIM/SOC
251
Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
3
Sex and Gender
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 307 The Psychology of Sex and
Gender
3
PSYC 403 The Psychology of Women 3
SOC 215 Sociology of Sex and Gender 3
Elective in Women's Studies
* Complete one additional course from any of the
remaining options above.
Total Credits 15
Psychology Course
Descriptions
PSYC 101 : Introduction to Psychology
A survey course that explores the areas of
physiological psychology, sensation and perception,
consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and
emotion, personality, and abnormal, developmental,
and social psychology (every semester)
Credits 3
PSYC 105 : Lifespan Development
This course explores the various stages of the
lifecycle from prenatal development through late
adulthood. The key biological, cognitive, social and
psychological components in each stage are
discussed within the lifespan perspective, in relation
to the cultural context where such development
occurs. (every semester)
Credits 3
PSYC 201 : Introduction to Child Development
This course studies physiological, cognitive,
emotional, social, and personality development from
conception to adolescence. Historical, cultural, and
environmental factors of development are
discussed. (fall and spring)
Credits 3
PSYC 202 : Adolescent Psychology
This course studies adolescence from a
physiological, cognitive, social and personality
developmental perspective. Contemporary issues of
the changing adolescent landscape are also
discussed as related to the larger social contexts (fall
and spring).
Credits 3
PSYC 203 : The Psychology of Adult
Development and Aging
This course integrates social, psychological, physical
and transpersonal aspects of adult developmental
stages with emphasis on orientation toward family
life and adjustment problems. It explores the
dynamics behind growing old, as well as the nature
of adulthood, as it exists in contemporary society.
(fall and spring)
Credits 3
PSYC 207 : The Psychology of Consciousness
This course examines research and theory
concerning normal consciousness, the mindbrain
relationship, sleep and dreaming, hypnosis,
meditation, biofeedback, drug-induced states, and
parapsychology. (fall)
Credits 3
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PSYC 249 : Data Management
This course is your entrée into a key feature of
the practice of psychology. Psychology is among the
most diverse disciplines in terms of what we
consider to be “data,” how we generate this data,
and how we perform operations on this data to draw
inferences and make decisions. The immediate aim
of this course is to prepare you for writing and
research methods courses, as well as your senior
research project. The set of skills we’ll cover in the
course is unique to the social sciences (psychology in
particular), and its value should not be
underestimated. These skills are important to
anyone pursuing a career in psychology. They are
also valuable in any workplace that collects
information on people’s thoughts, attitudes, or
behaviors. Furthermore, these skills support the
Franciscan values of Justice and Peace, as they are
fundamental to the vital work performed by
psychologists, interventionists, program evaluators,
grant writers, social service staff, and others involved
in the operation of human service operations.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 250 : Writing and Reading in Psychology
This course is designed to help students become
familiar with searching the psychological literature,
read journal articles in psychology and present ideas
effectively in written form within the discipline of
psychology. Students will also learn to make oral
presentations of written work.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101
ENG 102
PSYC 101
PSYC 280 : The Psychology of Learning
This course examines the principles, theories, and
applications of learning with respect to classical
conditioning, instrumental conditioning, and
cognitive processes. Behavior and cognition in
animal and human learning are considered. (offered
as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 290 : Social Psychology
Social Psychology provides students with an
overview of the influence of the social field on the
functioning of the individual. Social influences on
self-perception, thought, belief systems, and
behavior are examined from various theoretical
perspectives. (fall, spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 295 : Psychology of Addiction
This course covers the main theories of addiction.
The main focus is on substances of misuse along
with prevention and treatment implications.
Behavioral addictions such as gambling,
pornography, sex, eating, etc. are also addressed.
(spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 301 : Educational Psychology
This course examines the psychological principles
used in education. Major theories of learning,
intelligence, and motivation are covered. Discussion
also emphasizes teaching issues such as setting
goals and objectives and managing the classroom.
(fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 201
PSYC 302 : Educational Assessment Techniques
This course introduces students to the theory and
practice of psychological testing and classroom
assessment. The main focus of this course is the
construction of instruments and procedures for
measuring academic achievement. (fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 201
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PSYC 303 : Statistics for Psychological Research
This course provides an introduction to the statistical
methods most typically used in psychological
research. Specifically, this course examines the
theory and uses of descriptive and univariate and
bivariate statistics, as well as the basic principles of
inferential statistics (fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and any one of the following math courses:
MATH 110, 112, 114, 160, or 161; Junior status
PSYC 304 : Advanced Statistical Methods
This course provides an introduction to more
advanced statistical methods in Psychology.
Specifically, this course examines hypothesis testing
with two or more samples, power analysis, and the
analysis of nonparametric data. Topics to be covered
in this course include sampling and causality, power
analysis, independent and related sample t-tests,
one factor and factorial analysis of variance
(ANOVA), and the Chi Squared test for goodness of
fit. Computer-based statistical exercises will be
employed to provide practical examples of data
analytic techniques. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and PSYC 303
PSYC 305 : Psychometric Theory and Practice
This course presents principles and procedures in
psychological testing. It investigates test and
instrument construction and standardization in the
measurement of intelligence, aptitude, personality
and achievement. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 or PSYC 303
PSYC 306 : Criminal Risk Assessment
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 305
PSYC 307 : The Psychology of Sex and Gender
This course introduces students to psychological
research on sex and gender. This course will
examine sex differences in cognitive abilities,
personality and social behavior and the possible
causes of these differences. The implications of
gender roles for the behavior of women and men
will be examined though the study of social behavior
such as aggression, altruism, social influence,
nonverbal behavior, and achievement. Finally, the
impact of changing gender roles on attitudes and
personality will be examined through a review of
current literature in this field. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and PSYC 201 or PSYC 105
PSYC 309 : Research Design in Psychology
This course prepares the student to understand the
basic research methodology used in psychological
research. Emphasis will be placed on developing a
working knowledge of the designs of psychological
studies. (fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101, PSYC 250, and PSYC 303; Junior status
PSYC 310 : Experimental Methods
This course continues the development of basic
research skills in psychology. This will include
emphasizing the understanding of experimental
designs, their execution, and the reporting of
research findings. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 309
PSYC 311 : Biopsychology
This course focuses on the biological basis of
behavior and experience. The course provides an
overview of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the
functions of different brain areas, and research
methodology. Also studied are the relationships
between brain and behavior by examining topics
such as sensation and perception, waking and
sleeping, hunger, reproduction, emotion, language
and psychological disorders. (fall and spring)
Credits 4
Prerequisites
PSYC 101; Junior status
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PSYC 315 : Evolutionary Psychology
This course explores how modern evolutionary
theory has the capacity to link the social sciences to
each other and to the natural sciences. The focus of
study is on integrating evolutionary theory into
current psychological theory. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 317 : Psychological Principles of
Intercultural Communication
* Fulfills course requirements for GECC Global
Consciousness
Credits 3
PSYC 325 : Psychology of Careers
This course examines the psychology of working and
careers. The focus is to provide students with both a
theoretical background of vocational psychology and
to offer practical applications for exploring personal
career choices. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
ART 203
PSYC 330 : Multicultural Perspectives in
Psychology
Evidence continues to grow regarding the need to
understand psychological phenomena within a
cultural context. This course explores cultural
variation within psychological theories. Topics to be
covered include: personality, intelligence,
psychopathology, and social and family issues. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 377 : Psychology of Health and Illness
This course explores the ways in which
psychological, social and biological factors interact in
health and illness. Topics include the mind-body
connection, stress and health, the effect of beliefs
and social relationships on physical health, and
psychosocial responses to illness. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 380 : Psychology of the Family
This course explores the psychology of the family,
including a discussion of the religious, cultural,
ethnic, and psychological factors affecting family life.
Topics to be discussed include an examination of the
intergenerational functions of family dynamics. (fall,
spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 391 : Motivation and Emotion
Motivation and Emotion is a distinct subfield of
psychology that has an intellectual history dating
back to Classical Greek philosophy. Usually we say
that it is the study of processes that influence the
arousal, instigation, direction, and intensity of action.
Stated this way, it is hard to pinpoint what this
course is not about. What we will do throughout the
course is to examine the individual person from
several levels of analysis—biological, genetic,
physiological, cognitive, personality, and social—with
no prior assumption about which perspective is best.
We will explore historical origins and current
thinking in an array of topics, with special emphasis
on critical thinking and productive dialogue. These
skills are central to your university experience and
are highly valued in work and other settings.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
ENG 101
ENG 102
PSYC 401 : Psychology of the Mind: Exploring
How We Think
This course introduces cognition and memory.
Topics include problem solving, types and structures
of memory, judgment and decision-making, and self-
regulation. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
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PSYC 403 : The Psychology of Women
This course investigates the hypothesis that there
are distinct psychological characteristics of women
and explores the alleged psychological sex
differences attributable to biological and/or cultural
factors. It considers productivity in traditional roles
and contemporary work roles in order to understand
the psychological dynamics of American women.
(offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and one of the following: PSYC 201 or PSYC
202 or PSYC 203 or PSYC 105
PSYC 405 : Childhood and Adolescence Deviance
This course provides a background to understanding
deviance from anticipated psychological
development and well-being in both children and
adolescents. An examination of psychopathology
and developmental disabilities will be undertaken.
The implications of treatment and education will be
explored. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and one of the following: PSYC 201 or PSYC
202 or PSYC 203 or PSYC 105
PSYC 406 : Abnormal Psychology
This course describes disorders of behavior, affect
and personality. Symptomatology, diagnosis,
etiology, and treatment of disorders are examined.
(fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and one of the following: PSYC 201 or PSYC
202 or PSYC 203 or PSYC 105
PSYC 407 : The Psychology of Personality
This course analyzes selected theories on the
development and structure of personality. Major
theoretical orientations of psychology are discussed
and evaluated. (fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 and one of the following: PSYC 201/202/
203/105
PSYC 409 : Counseling Principles and
Procedures
This course presents an overview of contemporary
counseling theories through a study of the basic
philosophy, key concepts, role and function of the
counselor, goals of therapy, counseling relationships,
and therapy techniques. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status
PSYC 410 : Undergraduate Research in
Psychology
This is an opportunity to engage in an indepth study
of a selected area of psychology. Emphasis will be on
the latest developments in research. The student
pursues an individual research project under faculty
supervision and submits written and oral reports at
the close of the semester. Students will be
encouraged to develop creative explorations of
scholarly topics. (fall and spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 101, PSYC 309, and Senior Status
PSYC 411 : Advanced Readings in Developmental
Psychology
This course is designed to allow the student to
explore and examine, in significant depth, one
particular area of interest in developmental
psychology. This seminar entails a total immersion
into the psychological literature and the production
of a sophisticated research paper. (offered as
needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor
PSYC 412 : Advanced Studies in
Neuropsychology
This course provides an in-depth study of
neuropsychology including an acquaintance with
current research and theory. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 311 and permission of the instructor
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PSYC 413 : Psychology: East and West
This course explores the major intersections
between Western Psychology and Eastern
Philosophy. Implications of this intersection include
deeper insights into the nature of the mind, the
nature of the self, the nature of matter versus mind,
the nature of psychological illness and healing, and
the characteristics of “the good life.” (spring)
Credits 3
PSYC 414 : Positive Psychology
This course will explore an emerging approach in
psychology which examines human strengths,
positive psychological experiences, growth-
enhancing individual traits and the characteristics of
constructive groups and institutions. The most basic
assumption that positive psychology urges is that
human goodness and excellence are as authentic as
disease, disorder, and distress. This approach will be
contrasted to the “disease model” traditionally
employed in understanding mind and behavior.
Positive psychology proposes that positive
institutions facilitate the development and
manifestation of positive traits, which in turn
facilitate positive subjective experiences.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
PSYC 101
PSYC 420 : Independent Study in Psychology
Independent Study provides a student with the
opportunity to study an area in greater depth than
afforded by the existing curriculum. (offered as
needed)
Credits 1 -3
Prerequisites
Permission of the department chair and the
endorsement of the instructor
PSYC 425 : Psychology and the Arts
This course examines various psychological themes
and the application in various literary genres. This is
a course designed for advanced students. (spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor
PSYC 445 : Research Practicum
This course allows the student to work closely with a
faculty member in designing and carrying out a
research project of shared interest. This course is
intended for students contemplating further study in
academic psychology. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
PSYC 309 and permission of the instructor
PSYC 446 : Research Practicum II
This course allows students to further extend their
understanding of the research process by working
closely with a faculty member in carrying out a
research project of shared interest. It is intended for
students contemplating further study in academic
psychology. (offered as needed)
Credits 3
PSYC 448 : Field Practicum in Psychology
This course provides the student with an
opportunity to work in a professional setting
observing and/or engaging in work related to the
field of psychology. The student will spend a set
number of hours at a site approved by the faculty
mentor and, in addition, will attend regular on-
campus meetings with the faculty mentor. (fall,
spring)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status, availability of daytime hours
for working at the selected site, and approval of the
field supervisor and faculty mentor
PSYC 490 : History and Systems of Psychology
This course is a historical and conceptual survey of
the key figures, ideas, methods, and philosophical
underpinnings and scientific presuppositions of
psychology. Emphasis will be given to modern
psychological theories currently influencing
psychology. The course will review a variety of
concepts studied during the psychology major, and
thus covers a wide range of psychological subfields.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Senior status
PSYC 505 : Introduction to Counseling
Psychology
Credits 3
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PSYC 507 : Developmental Models of Personal
Growth
Credits 3
PSYC 510 : Techniques of Counseling and
Appraisal
Credits 3
Religious Education
The Online Institute for
Religious Studies and
Education Ministry
(ONLINE)
The Mission of the Institute:
In the spirit of the New Evangelization and in
accordance with the guidelines set by the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops, these
dynamic programs focus on educating and
evangelizing in today’s world. The Online Institute
offers a variety of education opportunities that
address the academic and practical needs of those
adults who hold or seek to hold leadership roles
within a variety of roles within education ministry of
the Catholic Church.
In the spirit of the New Evangelization, our
programs:
• Prepare leaders to share the Gospel message
for the New Evangelization in a technological
world
• Provide a comprehensive exploration of core
elements of Catholic faith and practice in the
contemporary world
• Advocate for the Church’s teaching on Peace
and Social Justice
• Impart an understanding and appreciation of
other religious traditions
• Create a vibrant online learning environment
for the Catholic adult
General Information on the
Programs:
The programs offered at the Institute of Religious
Studies and Education Ministry at Felician University
focus on building knowledge of the Word of God, as
revealed by Jesus the Christ and expressed through
the teachings of the Catholic Church. These
programs provide models and support for our
students as they prepare to share this knowledge
with others in their ministerial settings.
The combination of theological and practical
knowledge results in the formation of catechistically
competent and skilled education ministers who can
meet the religious education challenges of today’s
world. In accordance with the guidelines set forth by
the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in the
pastorals on Lay Ecclesial Ministry such as Co-
Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, our programs
highlight religious education and catechesis across
the life span. Thus, the programs:
• Provide people who have been called to the
work of education ministry of the Church with
continued theological reflection and updating
as they meet their faith formation needs and
requirements;
• Overcome the constraints of time and
geography by offering computer mediated
instruction;
• Bring to Catholic education the perspectives
and concerns of different cultures and special
pastoral needs;
• Contribute to evangelization and Catholic
identity by helping adults with their own faith
formation and relationship with the Church.
Our degree programs are taught entirely online by
Felician University Faculty who hold degrees in
relevant fields and are certified in online teaching/
learning. All instructors act as mentors while creating
an atmosphere of collaboration and interaction.
Felician University is committed to the education
ministry of the Catholic Church. In keeping with the
Franciscan spirit, we offer our degree programs at a
50% tuition discount to eligible persons who share
their knowledge, gifts and talents in Catholic
education ministry. This includes individuals such as
parish catechetical leaders, diocesan catechetical
personnel, pastoral associates, clergy, vowed
religious, religious education teachers (K-12), youth
ministers, volunteer catechists, RCIA coordinators,
youth and adult ministers and other qualified
persons.
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Accredited by:
The Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools
The Online Institute for Religious
Studies and Education Ministry
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Undergraduate Completion Degree in
Social Behavior and Sciences Focus in
Religious Studies
All courses in this undergraduate completion degree
are taught entirely online by Felician University
Faculty who hold degrees in relevant fields and are
certified in online teaching/learning. All instructors
act as mentors while creating an atmosphere of
collaboration and interaction.
Undergraduate Completion Degree
Adults who seek to hold a leadership role and who
wish to pursue academic study in the ministry of
education may do so through Felician University by
earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Behavior and
Sciences with a focus in Religious Studies
(applicants are required to have the minimum of
an Associate’s Degree 60 credits).
Each fully online course runs for 15 weeks with the
exception of RELED 503, a graduate level course
which is 12 weeks in duration.
Religious Studies Course Descriptions can be found
in this Catalog.
Requirements for Admission:
• Students must hold an Associate’s Degree (60
credits) from an accredited institution
• A completed application for admission
• Official transcripts from previously attended
post-secondary institutions
• A letter of recommendation
• A personal statement
• Completed ministerial discount form
• A verification of identification in the form of
either a:
◦ Notarized copy of a valid passport (photo
page with signature) or
◦ Notarized copy of a valid government-
issued photo (such as a driver’s license
SBS Core Requirements
Item # Title Credits
HIST 340 Aging in America 3
SOC 305 Global Problems and
Perceptions of Capitalism
3
SOC 405 Living in American Society 3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
PSYC 380 Psychology of the Family 3
PSYC 409 Counseling Principles and
Procedures
3
PSCI 402 The Developing World 3
RELS 410 Seminar in Religious Studies or
Ministry
3
Religious Studies Focus
In consultation with the program students choose 7
courses from the first 8 listed here.
* Required: Religious Education Through the
Scriptures (RELED 503) is a graduate course that
serves as credit for both the undergraduate and
graduate programs.
Item # Title Credits
RELS 301 Comparative World Religions 3
RELS 303 Religion and Psychology 3
RELS 306 Peace, Justice and
Contemporary Social Issues
3
RELS 307 Jesus: Journey Toward a Multi-
Cultural and Artistic Vision
3
RELS 316 Spirituality, Meditation and
Mysticism
3
RELS 320 The Foundations of Theology 3
RELS 404 A Walk with Francis and
Friends
3
RELS 405 God, Suffering, and Evil 3
RELED 503 Religious Education Through
the Scriptures
3
Electives
* Chosen from any Arts and Sciences Courses in
consultation with the program advisor.
Item # Title Credits
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Total Credits 60
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Religious Education
Course Descriptions
RELED 501 : Leadership in Education Ministry
Recognizing specific competencies for lay ministry,
the document, Co-Workers in the Vineyards of the
Lord, determines the necessity for lay ecclesial
ministers to be cultivated in leadership qualities.
Through the facilitation of a variety of faculty, this
course will allow the educational minister to study
leadership qualities based on the example of Jesus
the Christ in order that they may inspire and enable
others to fulfill their baptismal calling.
Credits 3
RELED 502 : Sacramental Theology for the
Religious Educator
The focus of this course will be sacramental
preparation and meaningful rituals based on biblical,
theological, and liturgical foundations. Attention will
be given to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA) as a core perspective for community,
conversion and growth.
Credits 3
RELED 503 : Religious Education Through the
Scriptures
This course will analyze both the content and
context of Biblical themes, images, and personalities
as they apply to the life of a Christian. Strategies to
teach and use the Bible in developmentally
appropriate ways will be stressed.
Credits 3
RELED 504 : Educating for Social Justice
This course will examine the theme of social wisdom
in the Church: arising from biblical insights, Church
writings and various philosophies, and recent
experiences of the People of God animating their
faith in justice. Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
and their application to contemporary issues will be
analyzed. Students will be challenged to think
globally but to act locally via the application of
Catholic Social Teaching within the local church and
parochial structures.
Credits 3
RELED 505 : A Comprehensive Approach to
Moral Education
Course content will focus on essential elements,
distinct methodologies and overall purpose of
morality to the life of a Christian. Included will be
ethical models, conscience formation, the role of
Scripture and the nature of Church norms. A focus
will be on religious methods that help shape a moral
life.
Credits 3
RELED 506 : The Psychology and Pedagogy of
Religious Education
This course will investigate the psychological,
philosophical and historical constructs involved in
religious education/faith formation. Specifically,
current research in educational and developmental
psychology will be introduced to help create optimal
and developmentally appropriate religious
education/faith formation learning environments
across the life span.
Credits 3
RELED 508 : The History And Heritage of the
Catholic Church
Through a historical study of the Church, Religious
Educators will have a context in which to explore the
theological, devotional, sociological and political
aspects of the Catholic tradition. In addition, an
understanding of the heritage of the Catholic Church
enables the religious educator to participate more
intelligently within the life and ministry of the
Church.
Credits 3
RELED 509 : Theological Issues for the
Religious Educator
A study of critical theological issues such as faith,
creation, redemption, resurrection, sin, grace,
eschatology and the doctrine of God and the Trinity,
will be examined through the lens of the Creed,
other Church documents, and theologians.
Approaches to teaching these foundational articles
of faith will be investigated.
Credits 3
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RELED 510 : Religious Education for a Spiritual
Life
This course will explore the history, nature,
theological and scriptural foundations of spirituality
though out the history of the Church. Students will
analyze how Religious Educators can inspire,
support, and guide spiritual formation in ways that
meet individual and community needs.
Credits 3
RELED 511 : Religious Education for Ecumenism
and Inter-Religious Dialogue
This course will study the history and theology of
ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue in the
Catholic Church. In response to trends such as
religious pluralism and inter-faith marriages,
Religious Education programs that promote respect,
understanding and focus on common values will be
explored. course, the student will incorporate
research, application, and material from all previous
courses. The student will create projects that
demonstrate competence using technology to
enhance and enrich education ministry culminating
in scholarly project presentation.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Completion of all required MARE courses or
permission of the Executive Director of MARE
RELED 512 : Education Ministry in a
Technological World
Credits 3
RELED 520 : Integrated Project or Thesis
Credits 3
Religious Studies
The mission of the Religious Studies Department is
to provide students with the opportunity to explore
the universal dimensions of faith and religion and to
study the Catholic Faith as a relevant world view
within contemporary society. At the same time,
students of other faiths and traditions are welcomed
and encouraged to participate in an atmosphere of
courtesy and respect for the traditions they
represent.
This corresponds to the overall mission of the
College : “to address the needs of students by
providing a full complement of academic
experiences along with a unique development and
support system that brings students to their highest
potential and fosters a love for learning, self-
knowledge, and service to others and to God in the
Felician/Franciscan tradition” and integrates the
teachings of the Catholic Church with the lived
experience of the people.
It is the goal of the Religious Studies Department
that those who experience its courses will be able to:
• understand and articulate the religious beliefs,
practices, and value systems of the Catholic
tradition within an interfaith framework;
• utilize the insights of theological and relevant
scientific and humanistic disciplines in address-
ing religious issues and investigating the beliefs
and practices of other religions of the world;
• to critique contemporary moral and ethical
positions in order to make educated moral and
ethical decisions rooted in our Catholic
Franciscan values.
Students interested in Religious Studies may opt for
a Religious Studies Focus within the Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies Major. (See Humanities
Program)
All students must have completed ENG 002 with a
grade of “C” or better, or passed the Basic Skills
English Test before enrolling in Religious Studies
courses.
100 and 200 level Religious Studies courses are open
to all students. ALL 300 and 400 level courses are
open to Juniors or Seniors who have completed their
100/200 level requirement and 60 credits, or to
those students who have prior permission from the
instructor.
The Online Institute for Religious
Studies and Education Ministry
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Undergraduate Completion Degree in
Social Behavior and Sciences Focus in
Religious Studies
All courses in this undergraduate completion degree
are taught entirely online by Felician University
Faculty who hold degrees in relevant fields and are
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certified in online teaching/learning. All instructors
act as mentors while creating an atmosphere of
collaboration and interaction.
Undergraduate Completion Degree
Adults who seek to hold a leadership role and who
wish to pursue academic study in the ministry of
education may do so through Felician University by
earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Behavior and
Sciences with a focus in Religious Studies
(applicants are required to have the minimum of
an Associate’s Degree 60 credits).
Each fully online course runs for 15 weeks with the
exception of RELED 503, a graduate level course
which is 12 weeks in duration.
Religious Studies Course Descriptions can be found
in this Catalog.
Requirements for Admission:
• Students must hold an Associate’s Degree (60
credits) from an accredited institution
• A completed application for admission
• Official transcripts from previously attended
post-secondary institutions
• A letter of recommendation
• A personal statement
• Completed ministerial discount form
• A verification of identification in the form of
either a:
◦ Notarized copy of a valid passport (photo
page with signature) or
◦ Notarized copy of a valid government-
issued photo (such as a driver’s license
SBS Core Requirements
Item # Title Credits
HIST 340 Aging in America 3
SOC 305 Global Problems and
Perceptions of Capitalism
3
SOC 405 Living in American Society 3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
PSYC 380 Psychology of the Family 3
PSYC 409 Counseling Principles and
Procedures
3
PSCI 402 The Developing World 3
RELS 410 Seminar in Religious Studies or
Ministry
3
Religious Studies Focus
In consultation with the program students choose 7
courses from the first 8 listed here.
* Required: Religious Education Through the
Scriptures (RELED 503) is a graduate course that
serves as credit for both the undergraduate and
graduate programs.
Item # Title Credits
RELS 301 Comparative World Religions 3
RELS 303 Religion and Psychology 3
RELS 306 Peace, Justice and
Contemporary Social Issues
3
RELS 307 Jesus: Journey Toward a Multi-
Cultural and Artistic Vision
3
RELS 316 Spirituality, Meditation and
Mysticism
3
RELS 320 The Foundations of Theology 3
RELS 404 A Walk with Francis and
Friends
3
RELS 405 God, Suffering, and Evil 3
RELED 503 Religious Education Through
the Scriptures
3
Electives
* Chosen from any Arts and Sciences Courses in
consultation with the program advisor.
Item # Title Credits
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Total Credits 60
Religious Studies Minor
Degree Type
Minor
The minor in Religious Studies consists of 15 credits
(above and beyond the two GECC Area I courses),
including at least two courses on the lower (100/200)
level and two course on the upper (300/400) level.
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Religious Studies GECC
Requirements
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
Religious Studies Elective 3
RELS 100/200 Level 3
RELS 100/200 Level 3
RELS 300/400 Level 3
RELS 300/400 Level 3
Total Credits 15
Religious Studies Certificate
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
Successful completion of the Religious Studies
Certificate program will enable students to:
• Apply their certificate (24 credits) toward the
completion of a Bachelor’s degree in
Humanities (Religious Studies track).
• Fulfill the prerequisites in Religious Studies for
entrance into graduate programs and, in
particular, for entrance into the Felician
University Master of Arts in Religious Education
program.
• Work in the areas of:
◦ Parish Catechetical Ministry
◦ Parish Pastoral Ministry
◦ Youth Ministry
Requirements for Admission
• Students must hold a secondary school diploma
or equivalent.
• Students register through the designated
Religious Studies Certificate advisor.
• Religious Studies/Theology credits from other
institutions will be evaluated for acceptance
upon application.
Required Courses
A grade of "C" or better is required in the courses
listed below:
Item # Title Credits
RELS 102 Introduction to the First
Testament
3
RELS 103 Introduction to the Second
Testament
3
RELS 105 Exploring Contemporary Moral
Issues
3
RELS 204 Christian Sacraments: Signs
for Our Times
3
RELS 301 Comparative World Religions 3
RELS 303 Religion and Psychology 3
RELS 306 Peace, Justice and
Contemporary Social Issues
3
RELS 307 Jesus: Journey Toward a Multi-
Cultural and Artistic Vision
3
Total Credits 24
Religious Studies Course
Descriptions
RELS 101 : Introduction to Catholic Theology
and the Catholic Tradition
This course is an overview of the doctrines, rituals
and traditions of the Catholic Church. It will focus on
the evolution of the Catholic Church’s biblical,
patristic, historical, liturgical, and theological
heritage. (For students enrolled in ENG 001 or 002
only.)
Credits 3
RELS 102 : Introduction to the First Testament
This course is an introduction to the study of the
Hebrew Scriptures as a record of God’s dealings with
the people of Israel. Through the study of historical,
literary, and theological elements of the biblical text,
students will enrich their understanding of individual
books and the way in which the First Testament
came to be written. The course combines the latest
scholarship with sensitivity to religious issues.
Credits 3
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RELS 103 : Introduction to the Second
Testament
This course is an introduction to the study of the
Christian Scriptures. It will familiarize the student
with the general content of the Second Testament. It
traces the origin of these writings in the early
Christian community and shows the relevance of the
Good News for our own times.
Credits 3
RELS 104 : Introduction to Basic Themes in
Theology
Making use of a wide variety of selections from
theologians and spiritual writers, students will be
introduced to major themes in theology. These
themes will include Revelation and Faith, the
existence and experience of God, conversion, the
Trinity, the meaning and message of Jesus, the role
of the Church, fundamentals of Christian ethics and
the Christian view of suffering and death. (Not open
to students who have taken RELS 101.)
Credits 3
RELS 105 : Exploring Contemporary Moral
Issues
This course deals with fundamental principles of
Christian moral teaching as developed from
Scripture, the tradition of the Church, and human
experience. It explores selected moral issues, such
as formation of conscience, personal freedom and
law, suicide, euthanasia, and abortion.
Credits 3
RELS 204 : Christian Sacraments: Signs for Our
Times
This course will investigate in what context Jesus
began, and his followers continue, to celebrate
rituals called sacraments. Included will be the origin,
historical developments and underlying theologies
of each of the seven sacraments.
Credits 3
RELS 205 : Varieties of Religious Experience
This course is an exploration of how people first
came to believe in a supernatural power and the
different ways in which groups have expressed this
belief throughout history. The symbols and rituals
associated with primitive forms of religion will be
contrasted with those of more developed systems.
Whenever applicable, comparisons will be made to
Roman Catholicism. Also included will be an analysis
of how religion affects one’s life, an overview of how
science has attacked traditional religion and how
religion has responded, and a study of the
resemblance between popular “religious” beliefs
(e.g., astrology and fortunetelling) and archaic
religions.
Credits 3
RELS 250 : Special Topics in Religious Studies
As announced, directed towards Freshmen and
Sophomores.
Credits 3
RELS 301 : Comparative World Religions
The aim of this course is to learn about the religious
diversity of the world and to develop attitudes of
understanding and respect for the beliefs and
practices of others. Special attention will be given to
the relationship between Roman Catholicism and
the other major world religions.
Credits 3
RELS 302 : Christian Marriage in a
Contemporary World
This course will explore the Roman Catholic vision of
marriage as a journey of two equal partners.
Included will be the Christian view of mutuality,
spousal responsibilities, marital love and sexuality,
the evolution of sacramental marriage through the
ages.
Credits 3
RELS 303 : Religion and Psychology
This course explains the religious dimensions of life
as essential components of psychological health.
Topics will include human, religious, moral, and
spiritual development, images of God, religious
experience, and theological assumptions about key
life issues.
Credits 3
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RELS 305 : The Holocaust: History and
Theology
This course is designed to investigate the Nazi era
and the Holocaust as prime examples of racial
prejudice. The history is viewed from a variety of
perspectives with an emphasis on theological
implications. Questions considered will include how
religious ideas produced justification for and
complicity with Nazi policies, how religion helped
some victims cope, and the impact of postHolocaust
theology on Jewish and Christian religious
understanding and tradition.
Credits 3
RELS 306 : Peace, Justice and Contemporary
Social Issues
This course critically examines areas of personal life,
relationships and social conditions that cause
alienation, egocentrism, violence and oppression.
Themes include the importance of meaningful
communication, the responsible exercise of
freedom, the social and political dimensions of faith,
nonviolent alternatives to conflict and global
perspectives on current issues.
Credits 3
RELS 307 : Jesus: Journey Toward a Multi-
Cultural and Artistic Vision
This course is an up to date scriptural investigation
of the Jesus of History and the Christ of Faith. It will
examine the Jewish socioreligious background of the
Jesus Tradition and the development of different
understandings of the Christ as expressed in
Catholic tradition.
Credits 3
RELS 308 : The Franciscan Tradition
This course will examine the life, times, and values of
Francis and Clare of Assisi. It will explore the
historical expression of Franciscan values as well as
their usefulness in interpreting and challenging
contemporary society.
Credits 3
RELS 310 : Moral and Spiritual Dimensions of
Healthcare
Viewing healthcare as a means of sharing in the
healing work of God, students will explore the
dignity and destiny of the human person in light of
illness and suffering. This will include the meaning of
“person,” concerns for justice in the medical
profession, obligations to the poor, material and
formal cooperation regarding medical procedures,
issues at the beginning and end of life, the role of
conscience and the place of natural law. The dignity
of the health profession in Catholic teaching, the
spiritual aids available to those who are ill and the
Christian understanding of sickness, suffering and
death will be explored. This course is required for all
Healthcare majors.
Credits 3
RELS 316 : Spirituality, Meditation and
Mysticism
This is an exploration of the themes of prayer,
reflection and meditation in the life of a Christian.
Drawing on Scripture as well as practices of both
Eastern and Western traditions, students are
introduced to various forms of prayer.
Credits 3
RELS 320 : The Foundations of Theology
Credits 3
RELS 350 : Special Topics in Religious Studies
As announced, directed towards Juniors and Seniors.
Credits 3
RELS 396 : Religion in the United States:
Stories of Faith, Diversity and Community
This course explores the broad landscape of religion
in America, focusing on the diverse religious
traditions that make up the tapestry of religious life
in the United States. While special attention will be
paid to the narrative of the Catholic Church in the
United States, contributions made by the diverse
religious traditions to the social, cultural and
religious dimensions of life in the United States will
also be examined. Topics include: religious and
cultural diversity, pluralism, fundamentalism,
ecumenism, education, interreligious dialogue and
current issues in American religion. This course is
conducted as a seminar.
Credits 3
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RELS 400 : The Franciscan Vision: Self, Service,
and Society
Relying on the American heritage of concern for the
rights and dignity of the individual, coupled with the
Franciscan belief in the transcendent value and
communal understanding of the person, this course
fosters a sense of service informed by these
traditions. This course also aims to deepen civic
responsibility and an understanding of the
Franciscan tradition while empowering students
through direct involvement with a wide array of
persons. Students meet in a seminar setting to share
their respective off-campus service experiences in
light of assigned readings and keep journals
reflecting upon their service work in dialogue with
course content. Each student will serve a minimum
of 20 hours in approved direct service over the
course of the semester.
Credits 3
RELS 401 : Death, Dying, and Religion
This course is an investigation into various aspects of
the process and reality of human death including
such major ones as the psychology of dying and
bereavement; types of death; cultural attitudes
toward death, especially as manifested in funeral
customs of various societies; concepts and evidence
for an afterlife; etc. There shall be a focus on how
these aspects relate to and are understood within
the major religious traditions of both East and West,
with special attention to the Roman Catholic
tradition.
Credits 3
RELS 402 : Planet Auschwitz
During the Shoa, human beings were faced with
moral dilemmas for which no one could prepare.
The decisions forced upon them required immediate
action and often impossible choices. Using case
studies, primary sources, Responsa Literature,
diaries and film, this course examines the actions of
victims, perpetrators, rescuers, and bystanders in
the context of the Nazi persecution.
Credits 3
RELS 403 : God: Mystery and Problem
Making use of both classical and contemporary
theology this course looks at the question of the
existence of God, the Trinitarian understanding of
God, issues of God and suffering (theodicy) and the
doctrine of God in light of religious pluralism. It will
explore the themes of theism and atheism, the
history and relevance of the doctrine of the Trinity,
the attempts to “justify” God in light of evil and
suffering and the recent dialogues between
Christianity and other religious traditions on the
understanding of God.
Credits 3
RELS 404 : A Walk with Francis and Friends
This course invites students to journey with St.
Francis of Assisi and some of the men and women
who chose to join him on the Franciscan journey.
Course participants will engage in a conversation
with St. Francis of Assisi by examining own his
writings and those of his biographers. Students will
be introduced to other Franciscan women and men
whose lives have given shape to the Gospel vision of
peace and justice that St. Francis had for all of
creation. As a Study Abroad course, students will be
given the option of participating in the AFCU
Pilgrimage for College and University Students at the
conclusion of the fall semester.
Credits 3
RELS 405 : God, Suffering, and Evil
This course is an exploration of the theological
problem raised by the experience of evil. It will
consider the question of how an omnipotent and
just God can allow suffering to exist in the world.
Beginning with the experience of human suffering,
the course will examine how the biblical traditions
deal with the suffering of the innocent.
Consideration will be given to contemporary
problems of war, genocide, and social injustice.
Credits 3
RELS 408 : Genocide: Past, Present, and Future
The course examines the definition of genocide in its
religious, legal and historical understanding. It will
also investigate the nature of genocide including its
origins, history, causes, global dimensions, and the
ways in which religious beliefs influence attitudes
and understandings.
Credits 3
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RELS 410 : Seminar in Religious Studies or
Ministry
This course is for Religious Studies majors who have
completed all other requirements. The student will
pursue individual research based on a chosen area
of ministerial or theological interest. The
presentation of a research paper is required at the
end of the semester.
Credits 3
RELS 420 : Independent Study
This course is designed for upper-division Religious
Studies majors who wish to pursue an area related
to their theological or ministerial focus. (spring and
fall as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission of Associate Dean of Humanities and
3.00 cumulative GPA or better; or permission of
instructor.
RELS 452 : Internship in Religious Studies
This course offers religious studies majors the
opportunity to work in the field of religious studies
for a minimum of 120 hours during the semester.
Students must complete all paperwork to register for
the Internship at least one semester before;
students will meet with the Career Center and
complete the application that will be sent to their
advisor and site supervisor. This application will then
be filed in the Career Center. Students must register
for the class with the Registrar as well. They will be
required to write a paper that is relevant to the
Internship and maintain a journal that reflects their
experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course.
Credits 3
RELS 503 : Religious Education Through the
Scriptures
Credits 3
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
B.A. in Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
The Social and Behavioral Science major is an
interdisciplinary course of study that engages
students at the intersection of social and human
behavior. Students majoring in SBS have the
opportunity to draw from a broad range of
disciplines in their pursuit of knowledge. Focus areas
for this degree include: Sociology, Psychology,
Political Science, History and Criminal Justice.
Students also have the opportunity to choose free
electives from various disciplines within Arts &
Sciences and the School of Business. Modern social
theory and methodology inform the major as
students hone their skills for graduate level
education and careers in social work, law, research,
government or community based institutions or
organizations. Competency and achievement are
accompanied by Franciscan values and their
application to the student’s professional and
personal life.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students successfully completing the Social and
Behavioral Science degree with a Sociology focus
area will:
• Understand the methodologies of sociological
investigation
• Analyze contemporary society using sociological
principles and theories
• Evaluate issues related to race, class, ethnicity,
gender and justice within various societies
SBS Core
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
HIST 102 or 201 3
PSCI 102 American Government 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3
Focus Area
Students choose a 4 course Focus Area in
consultation with a faculty advisor. Course choices
are made based upon the student’s designated focus
within the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Possible Focus Areas seen below:
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Sociology Focus
For this option, complete any four courses from the
following:
Item # Title Credits
SOC 104 The Sociology of Race and
Ethnicity
3
SOC 201 Sociological Theory 3
SOC 220 Social Stratification and
Inequality in the United States
3
SOC 301 Marriage and the Family 3
SOC 305 Global Problems and
Perceptions of Capitalism
3
SOC 310 Social Change 3
SOC 405 Living in American Society 3
SOC 407 The Dynamics of Urban
Society
3
SOC 452 Career Internship in Sociology 3
Political Science Focus
For this option, complete any four courses from the
following:
Item # Title Credits
PSCI 205 The Legislative Process and
Electoral Politics
3
PSCI 290 The American Presidency 3
PSCI 291 The Judicial System and
Constitutional Law
3
PSCI/PHIL
305
History of Ancient Political
Thought
3
PSCI/PHIL
306
RB51 History of Modern
Political Thought
3
PSCI 402 The Developing World 3
SOC/PSCI
404
Living and Working Oversees 3
PSCI 452 Career Internship in Political
Science
Interdisciplinary Focus Area
For this Focus Option, Students can choose a 4
Course Focus Area that includes courses from the
range of Social and Behavioral Sciences in
consultation with their academic advisor.
Other Focus Options
Courses in Focus Areas in PSYC, CRIM, and HIST to
be determined in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
PHIL 100 The Art and Practice of Critical
Thinking
3
HIST 110
(also Honors
Section)
World Geography and Culture 3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
SOC 201 Sociological Theory 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
SBS Focus Course 3
Second Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
SBS Interdisciplinary Elective 3
GECC VI Technological Acumen
Elective (3)
3
SBS Focus Course 3
Second Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
HIST 102 or 201 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
SOC 200 Cultural Diversity 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
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Third Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSCI 102 American Government 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
SBS Focus Course 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Third Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
SBS Interdisciplinary Elective 3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
SBS Focus Course 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Fourth Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
SS 400 Research Methods in Social
Sciences
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Internship Elective Variable 1 - 3
Fourth year Spring
Item # Title Credits
SBS Focus Senior Research
Seminar
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Combined B.A. in SBS and M.A. in
Counseling Psychology
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
A combined BA/MACP program is available to Social
& Behavioral Sciences (SBS) majors who meet the
admissions requirements listed below. This
combined program is designed to facilitate the
ongoing academic accomplishments of students who
have achieved excellence in the SBS major.
Acceptance into the program will allow up to 12
psychology credits to be “double-counted” toward
both the B.A. in SBS and M.A. in Counseling
Psychology. The student is awarded a Bachelor’s
degree upon completion of the bachelor’s
requirements.
The 12 graduate credits that are double-counted
credits are only applicable to the Felician University
Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology course of
studies after the student has been awarded the
Bachelor’s degree in SBS and matriculates into the
MACP program at Felician. The designation of
“graduate credits” will be canceled if the student
withdraws from the Felician MACP program before
completing the Master’s degree. If this occurs,
Felician will count those credits only toward the
student’s undergraduate degree.
Final admission status into the MACP is contingent
upon formal approval by the MACP program director
or MACP faculty admissions committee. Upon
admission to this combined program, students
should note that grades below a ‘B’ in graduate level
courses will necessitate the retaking of that course.
Courses may only be retaken once. Students will be
limited to one graduate course per semester while
still an undergraduate. Students may elect to take a
course during the summer session.
Admissions Requirements
Students may apply for admission into the combined
BA/MACP program during the spring of sophomore
year, or thereafter, provided the student has
completed at least 60 undergraduate credits with a
minimum 3.0 overall GPA (this minimum must also
be maintained for the remainder of the
undergraduate coursework).
Students applying for the combined BA/MACP
program must:
• At a minimum have completed PSYC 101, PSYC
201or 202 or 203, PSYC 250, and PSYC 311.
• Juniors must successfully complete PSYC 303
and PSYC 309.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from full
time undergraduate faculty.
• Submit an APA style paper from any 200 level
Psychology course.
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• Personal interview with MACP program director
or MACP faculty admissions committee.
• Submit a Personal Statement.
• Complete the Felician graduate application
form.
Final approval for admission into the MACP program
rests with the MACP faculty.
Combined MACP Courses
Complete one or two Psychology Graduate Level
courses in consultation with your advisor.
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 505 Introduction to Counseling
Psychology
3
PSYC 507 Developmental Models of
Personal Growth
3
PSYC 510 Techniques of Counseling and
Appraisal
3
Psychology 500 Graduate
Level Elective
3
Psychology 500 Graduate
Level Elective
3
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
Freshman Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
First Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
CRIM 110 Criminal Justice I 3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
CS 103 Introduction to Advanced
Computer Applications
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
Sophomore Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
HIST 102 or 201 3
PSYC 201, 202, or 203 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Sophomore Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSCI 102 American Government 3
SOC 201 Sociological Theory 3
PSYC 250 Writing and Reading in
Psychology
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Junior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
PSYC 303 Statistics for Psychological
Research
3
Junior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 309 Research Design in Psychology 3
PSYC 311 Biopsychology 4
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
PSYC 505 Introduction to Counseling
Psychology
3
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Senior Year Fall
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 409 Counseling Principles and
Procedures
3
PSYC 507 Developmental Models of
Personal Growth
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Senior Year Spring
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 410 Undergraduate Research in
Psychology
3
PSYC 510 Techniques of Counseling and
Appraisal
3
Psychology 500 Graduate
Level Elective
3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
The Online Institute for Religious
Studies and Education Ministry
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Undergraduate Completion Degree in
Social Behavior and Sciences Focus in
Religious Studies
All courses in this undergraduate completion degree
are taught entirely online by Felician University
Faculty who hold degrees in relevant fields and are
certified in online teaching/learning. All instructors
act as mentors while creating an atmosphere of
collaboration and interaction.
Undergraduate Completion Degree
Adults who seek to hold a leadership role and who
wish to pursue academic study in the ministry of
education may do so through Felician University by
earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Behavior and
Sciences with a focus in Religious Studies
(applicants are required to have the minimum of
an Associate’s Degree 60 credits).
Each fully online course runs for 15 weeks with the
exception of RELED 503, a graduate level course
which is 12 weeks in duration.
Religious Studies Course Descriptions can be found
in this Catalog.
Requirements for Admission:
• Students must hold an Associate’s Degree (60
credits) from an accredited institution
• A completed application for admission
• Official transcripts from previously attended
post-secondary institutions
• A letter of recommendation
• A personal statement
• Completed ministerial discount form
• A verification of identification in the form of
either a:
◦ Notarized copy of a valid passport (photo
page with signature) or
◦ Notarized copy of a valid government-
issued photo (such as a driver’s license
SBS Core Requirements
Item # Title Credits
HIST 340 Aging in America 3
SOC 305 Global Problems and
Perceptions of Capitalism
3
SOC 405 Living in American Society 3
PSYC 301 Educational Psychology 3
PSYC 380 Psychology of the Family 3
PSYC 409 Counseling Principles and
Procedures
3
PSCI 402 The Developing World 3
RELS 410 Seminar in Religious Studies or
Ministry
3
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Religious Studies Focus
In consultation with the program students choose 7
courses from the first 8 listed here.
* Required: Religious Education Through the
Scriptures (RELED 503) is a graduate course that
serves as credit for both the undergraduate and
graduate programs.
Item # Title Credits
RELS 301 Comparative World Religions 3
RELS 303 Religion and Psychology 3
RELS 306 Peace, Justice and
Contemporary Social Issues
3
RELS 307 Jesus: Journey Toward a Multi-
Cultural and Artistic Vision
3
RELS 316 Spirituality, Meditation and
Mysticism
3
RELS 320 The Foundations of Theology 3
RELS 404 A Walk with Francis and
Friends
3
RELS 405 God, Suffering, and Evil 3
RELED 503 Religious Education Through
the Scriptures
3
Electives
* Chosen from any Arts and Sciences Courses in
consultation with the program advisor.
Item # Title Credits
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Art and Science Elective 3
Total Credits 60
Social Sciences
Gerontology
Degree Type
Minor
The Gerontology concentration focuses on acquiring
the foundation and framework for understanding
the aging processes. The goal is to explore aging
within societies and to facilitate the continuing
intellectual growth of the whole person. The
emphasis is on a comprehensive integration of many
disciplines.
Graduates with a gerontology concentration will be
prepared to attend graduate school or apply the
gerontology concentration to a variety of
professions. With the continued growth in the
number of older adults and the services for them,
professionals from all disciplines will be seeking
resource information concerning this population.
This interdisciplinary program will provide a broad
base of knowledge to be used in many professions.
Required Course
Item # Title Credits
SOC 452 Career Internship in Sociology 3
Gerontology Electives
Complete five of the following courses, chosen in
consultation with an advisor in the History/Social
Sciences Department:
Item # Title Credits
ANTH 200 Anthropology of Aging 3
SOC 203 Aging: A Social Affair 3
HIST 340 Aging in America 3
NURS 245 Geriatrics and Health Care 3
PSYC 203 The Psychology of Adult
Development and Aging
3
BIO 301 Biology of Aging 3
RELS 401 Death, Dying, and Religion 3
PSYC 377 Psychology of Health and
Illness
3
Total Credits 18
Social Sciences Course
Descriptions
SS 305 : EL Global Problems and Perspectives of
Capitalism
Credits 3
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SS 400 : Research Methods in Social Sciences
This course will provide students with a broad
understanding of discipline inquiry and analysis of
methods and will focus on issues in social science
research with an emphasis on sociology or history
and the methodology of social science; logic and its
application to specific methods; contemporary
issues in social science research; and on the legal
implications of sociological research for the student.
(every fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101; Junior or Senior status, or permission of
instructor
Sociology
Sociology is offered as a focus area for the Bachelor
of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Minor in Women's Studies
Degree Type
Minor
The Women’s Studies Minor is an inter-disciplinary
minor for students interested in the field of Women’s
Studies. It offers choices from a number of courses
focusing on women’s roles, family, sex and gender,
and women’s contributions to society. The benefits
of such a minor are a greater awareness of women’s
issues and the role of women in general. Students
pursuing the Women’s Studies minor may do so with
any academic major.
Requirements:
Complete one course from each category, plus one
more course from any category (a total of 15
credits):
Women's Issues
Item # Title Credits
PHIL 221 Philosophical Perspectives on
Women
3
Survey
Item # Title Credits
ART 361 Women in Art 3
ENG 385 Women in Literature 3
HIST 315 Women in History 3
Family
Item # Title Credits
HIST 210 The Family in American History 3
PHIL 103 Applied Family Ethics 3
RELS 302 Christian Marriage in a
Contemporary World
3
SOC 301 Marriage and the Family 3
CRIM/SOC
251
Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
3
Sex and Gender
Item # Title Credits
PSYC 307 The Psychology of Sex and
Gender
3
PSYC 403 The Psychology of Women 3
SOC 215 Sociology of Sex and Gender 3
Elective in Women's Studies
* Complete one additional course from any of the
remaining options above.
Total Credits 15
Sociology Course
Descriptions
CRIM/SOC 250 : Writing and Reading in
Criminal Justice and Social Sciences
This course is designed to help students become
familiar with searching criminological and
sociological literature, read journal articles in the
social sciences and present ideas effectively in
written form within the discipline. Students will also
learn to make oral presentations of written work. By
the end of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate their ability to read journal articles in
criminal justice, present ideas effectively in writing,
use APA style, and do effective presentations. Inclass
writing exercises, a critique of a research paper, a
term paper, a presentation, and class participation
will be used to assess achievement of these
objectives.
Credits 3
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CRIM/SOC 251 : Family Violence /Domestic
Abuse
This course is an introductory survey into the topic
of abuse in families. It will include a synthesis and an
assessment of the major theories regarding the
different types of family/domestic abuse as well as
an analysis of the causes, nature and types of abuse
occurring in families. (every spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
CRIM/SOC 312 : Criminology
An examination of the study of society’s reaction to
law-breaking behaviors, including the theories that
explain the causes and outcomes of criminality, law
making and crime prevention strategies. (every fall
and spring as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101; Junior or Senior status, or permission of
instructor
CRIM/SOC 400 : Senior Research I/Research
Methods for the Social Sciences
This course will provide students with a broad
understanding of discipline inquiry and analysis of
methods and will focus on issues in social science
research with an emphasis on sociology or history
and the methodology of social science; logic and its
application to specific methods; contemporary
issues in social science research; and on the legal
implications of social scientific research for the
student. (every fall)
Credits 3
SOC/PSCI 404 : Living and Working Oversees
This course enables students to experience another
culture through study of a selected country and
culture and to explore, analyze and present issues of
global significance from a non-Western perspective.
In addition to these intellectual and experiential
aspects of the course, students address several
related issues, including the nature of traditional and
modern societies; ethnocentrism and stereotyping;
nationalism and interdependence; “culture shock”
and “re-entry shock;” and intercultural sensitivity.
(every summer)
Credits 3
SOC 101 : Principles of Sociology
An introductory study of sociology with specific
attention given to a systematic analysis of
contemporary society. Topics include social
organization, social groups, culture, group
interaction, and status and change within the
context of sociological explanations and
orientations. (every semester)
Credits 3
SOC 104 : The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
An introductory course examining the experiences of
racial and ethnic groups in American society.
Emphasis will be placed on socialization,
socioeconomic status, dominant/minority relations,
ethnic/cultural diversity, and differential power
accessibility. (every semester)
Credits 3
SOC 200 : Cultural Diversity
This course offers students an examination of at
least five distinct world cultures (e.g., Namibian Kung
People, Egyptian, Latin American, Asian, and/or
European). The differences and similarities between
these cultures, as well as between them and cultural
groups living within the US, are highlighted.
Credits 3
SOC 201 : Sociological Theory
This course will introduce the students to diverse
contemporary theories and interpretations of
society such as Functionalism, Conflict Theory,
Exchange Theory, Interactionism, Phenomenology
and Ethnomethodology. Through readings and
research, students will analyze and explain the
dynamics of society within a theoretical framework.
(every spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
SOC 101
SOC 203 : Aging: A Social Affair
An analysis of the social context of aging within a
youth oriented society. Patterns of social habits and
roles of individuals within their groups are studied in
relation to a variety of problems such as economic
factors, retirement, and interpersonal relationships
with peers and children. (every fall, or as needed)
Credits 3
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SOC 215 : Sociology of Sex and Gender
This course is an introduction to the sociology of sex
and gender. It will include the sociocultural analysis
of social structures, conditions and ideologies which
guide, affect and change society’s beliefs and
attitudes about sex and gender. The major
sociological theories will be analyzed vis-à-vis their
application to specific substantive issues in the field
of sex and gender. (every spring)
Credits 3
SOC 220 : Social Stratification and Inequality in
the United States
This course will examine the stratification system in
American society. Particular emphasis will be placed
on the theories and patterns of inequality inclusive
of class, race, and gender. Specific focus will be given
to Educational, Family, Criminal, Judicial, and Political
institutions
Credits 3
SOC 301 : Marriage and the Family
A critical analysis of the basic concepts of marriage
and the family. Topics include the challenges,
changes and problems faced by the modern family
within the American system. (fall)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor
SOC 303 : Sociology of Deviance
An examination of the conditions under which
people conform to or deviate from social norms.
Topics include an analysis of society’s definition of
deviance, society’s reaction to and treatment of
deviance, as well as probable consequences of
deviance for both deviants and conformists. (every
semester as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor
SOC 305 : Global Problems and Perceptions of
Capitalism
This course will introduce students to the socio-
cultural, historical and political analysis of the spread
of capitalism, its consequences and interpretations
among different cultures. Issues such as global
poverty, ethnic conflicts, economic development,
disease, environment and social protests will be
examined within the context of global problems and
the challenges leading to possible solutions. (every
spring, or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor
SOC 307 : Sociology of Education
A sociological study of education. Particular
emphasis will be given to the underlying factors
affecting student values and conceptions of the
world as well as the relationships between schools
and other institutions of society, the relationships
among managers, teachers and “consumers” of
education in school organizations, and the effect of
the school social system and culture on learning.
(every spring or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor
SOC 310 : Social Change
Students will analyze the sociocultural forces that
accelerate and control social change. Special
attention will be given to the different theoretical
perspectives of change as well as different models
and patterns of change in American Society. The
course will culminate with an examination of
modernization and change from a global
perspective. (every fall, or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101 or permission of the instructor.
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SOC 315 : Terrorism and Political Violence
This course raises essential historical, philosophical,
sociological and legal questions about the nature of
political terrorism and political violence enacted
against civilian populations by state and non-state
agents. Students will study essential readings in the
history of terrorism and consider media accounts of
terrorism from multiple perspectives. (every fall, or
as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101; Junior or Senior status, or permission of
instructor
SOC 320 : Social Movements
This course will examine the major theories that
explain the origins, development and consequences
of collective behavior and social movements.
Selected American protest movements will be
analyzed in terms of the complex ways in which they
emerged to how they were institutionalized and
subsequently altered the political, social and cultural
patterns of American society. This course will
primarily focus on labor protests, civil rights protests
and some of the “new social movements” which
included a focus on sexual behaviors and gender
identity issues. (fall 2012)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor
SOC 350 : Advanced Special Topics in Sociology
(as needed)
SOC 405 : Living in American Society
A critical analysis of contemporary American society
focusing on major issues governing the lives of
individuals such as culture, changing social values
and norms, the role of major institutions such as
religion, politics, and education in society. (every
spring or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101; Junior or Senior status, or permission of
instructor
SOC 407 : The Dynamics of Urban Society
A micro-sociological approach to issues of
organization and disorganization in the existing
urban environment, including local communities,
towns, neighborhoods, suburbs, cities and
metropolitan areas. Special attention is given to
social “grass roots” movements in a changing social
environment. (every fall or as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101; Junior or Senior status, or permission of
instructor
SOC 415 : Senior Research II/Senior Seminar in
Sociology
Original research project by seniors majoring in
Social Science with a concentration in Sociology
using theory, statistics, and quantitative and
qualitative data. Oral presentation of the research is
the culmination of this course. (every fall and spring
as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
SOC 101, SOC 201, and SOC 304; Junior or Senior
status, or permission of instructor
SOC 452 : Career Internship in Sociology
This course offers sociology majors the opportunity
to work in the field of sociology for a minimum of
120 hours during the semester. Students must
complete all paperwork to register for the Internship
at least one semester before the semester of their
internship; students will meet with the Career Center
and complete the application that will be sent to
their advisor and site supervisor. This application will
then be filed in the Career Center. Students must
register for the class with the Registrar as well. They
will be required to write a paper that is relevant to
the Internship and maintain a journal that reflects
their experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the social and behavioral
science major.
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Spanish Course
Descriptions
SPAN 101 : Spanish Language and Culture I
These courses introduce students to a
communicative approach to the fundamentals of the
Spanish language, with emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness,
and designed to enable students to communicate in
Spanish in everyday situations. This course
embraces a global perspective by introducing
students to the Spanish language, which is spoken in
many areas of the world. It incorporates global
perspectives into the study of language, dealing
primarily with language and the communication
necessary to identify cross-cultural issues,
perspectives and contributions of Spanish speaking
cultures
Credits 3
SPAN 102 : Spanish Language and Culture II
These courses introduce students to a
communicative approach to the fundamentals of the
Spanish language, with emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness,
and designed to enable students to communicate in
Spanish in everyday situations. This course
embraces a global perspective by introducing
students to the Spanish language, which is spoken in
many areas of the world. It incorporates global
perspectives into the study of language, dealing
primarily with language and the communication
necessary to identify cross-cultural issues,
perspectives and contributions of Spanish speaking
cultures
Credits 3
Special Education
Special Education
Course Descriptions
SPED 401 : Supporting the Success of the
Uniquely-Abled Learner
Credits 3
SPED 410 : Universal Design and Assistive
Technology
Credits 3
University
3-DFE is a transformative sequence of coordinated
experiences that promote personal success in
college and in life after college with durable and
lifelong learning skills.
Students take the following three courses:
DREAM- UNIV 101:
Transition successfully into Felician University Life
(Freshman Year)
DARE- UNIV 201:
Persist with grit on the path to degree completion
(Sophomore Year)
DO- UNIV 301:
Navigate with confidence Senior year and Life after
degree completion (Junior Year)
Repeat Policy for 3-D Felician
Experience:
UNIV-101 Dream: 2 attempts
UNIV-201 Dare 2: attempts
UNIV-301 Do: 1 attempt.
A letter grade of “D” is passing in 3-D Felician
Experience
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University Course
Descriptions
UNIV 101 : Dream
The 3-D Felician Experience-Dream Course
is a series of 8 intensives, highly
interactive, workshops plus 1 event
designed to create an atmosphere
of belonging and facilitate a smooth
transition into Felician University life. In it,
students begin to acquire the knowledge
skills and aptitudes necessary to become a
successful college student and persist to
graduation. (1 credit)
Credits 1
UNIV 201 : Dare
UNIV 201: Dare is the second course in the 3-D
Felician Experience-Dream, Dare, Do sequence.
UNIV201 Dare is a series of 8 intensive, highly
interactive, workshops designed to help sophomore
students persist with grit on their path to degree
completion. It fulfills a Curricular Commons General
Education requirement. (1 credit)
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
UNIV 101
UNIV 250 : Discover
UNIV 250: Discover is the transfer course in the 3-D
Felician Experience-Dream, Dare, Do, Discover
sequence. UNIV250 Discover is a series of
7-intensive, highly interactive, workshops designed
to help transfer students transition successfully into
Felician University while persisting with grit to
degree completion. This course utilizes multiple
technological resources including Brightspace e-
companion. It is a suggested elective for all transfer
students who have earned more than 12 credits but
not to exceed 90 credits.
Credits 1
UNIV 301 : Do
UNIV 301: Do is the third course in the 3-D Felician
Experience-Dream, Dare, Do sequence. UNIV301 Do
is a series of 7-intensive, highly interactive,
workshops designed to help third-year students
navigate with confidence senior year and life after
degree completion. This course utilizes multiple
technological resources including Brightspace e-
companion. It fulfills a Curricular Commons General
Education requirement. (1 credit)
Credits 1
Prerequisite Courses
UNIV 101
UNIV 201
Visual Arts
The Art Program at Felician University produces
artists with the skills, knowledge, and critical
sensibility to effectively communicate ideas through
individual forms of expression. Offering a variety of
courses in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography
and New Media, the Department’s objective is to
emphasize the teaching of technique in concert with
the critical study of different historical forms of art
production, providing a life-long reference of cultural
understanding.
Graduates of the Art Program will be able to:
• Implement a variety of creative skills and
techniques, as well as produce a range of forms
and styles
• Critique works of art based on their survey
knowledge of major historical examples and
schools of thought
• Recognize trends in contemporary cultural
thinking
• Understand the importance of the arts in
society
• Assess their personal strengths and interests
• Create and present work suitable for exhibition
and publication
• Integrate and synthesize their skills, techniques,
knowledge, and experience into a powerful
career strategy.
The Department of Art offers a four-year Bachelor of
Arts (B.A.) with concentrations in Fine Arts, Graphic
Design, Painting & Drawing, and Photography & New
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Media, as well as 18-credit minors and certificate
programs. All studio classes are kept small, so that
instructors can provide personalized attention to
their students, working with them on a level
appropriate for their abilities
As an Art major, you will have access to fully-
equipped art studios, a traditional black-and-white
darkroom, and a comprehensive graphics lab, as
well as opportunities to show your work in our
dedicated gallery space. There is also a unique Study
Abroad program, which begins with preparatory
classes on campus in the spring and concludes
abroad in the summer.
Felician’s proximity to New York City provides access
to world-renowned museums and galleries, and
numerous opportunities in the Arts. Graduates may
pursue careers in studio art and illustration, graphic
design, web design, photography, and art education;
they may also consider pursuing a graduate degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Areas:
• Fine Arts
• Graphic Design
• Photography & New Media
• Painting & Drawing
Total Credits 120
Course Sequencing
First Year Semester I
• ENG 101 meets GECC AREA III requirements
Item # Title Credits
ART 101 Drawing and Composition 3
ART 102 Design and Color 3
ENG 101 College Writing and Research I 3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Math)
3 - 4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
First Year Semester II
• ART 104 meets GECC Area VI requirements
• LS 100 meets GECC AREA V requirements
Item # Title Credits
ART 103 Form, Space, and Time 3
ART 151 Art History I: Paleolithic to
Gothic
3
GECC V Information Literacy 4
LS 100 Information Literacy 1
ART 104 Introduction to Computer
Graphics
3
Second Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
ART 152 Art History II: Renaissance to
Baroque
3
Art Concentration Elective 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 100/200
Elective
3
GECC IV Critical & Analytical
Thinking Elective
3
Second Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
ART 153 Art History III: Modernism to
Contemporary
3
Art Concentration Elective 3
Art Concentration Elective 3
GECC III Communications &
Expression Elective
3
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
Third Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
Art History Elective 3
Art Concentration Elective 3
GECC II Ethics, Values, and
Truth Elective
3
GECC VII Quantitative &
Scientific Reasoning (Lab
Science)
4
GECC Liberal Arts
Concentration Elective
3
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Third Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
ART 301 Junior Seminar 3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
GECC VIII Global
Consciousness Elective
3
Suggested Elective 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Fourth Year Semester I
Item # Title Credits
ART 449 Senior Seminar 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
GECC I Faith & Reason 300/400
Elective
3
Suggested Elective 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Fourth Year Semester II
Item # Title Credits
Suggested Elective 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
General Elective (or Minor) 3
Minor in Fine Arts
Degree Type
Minor
Complete 18 credits of Art courses selected from the
Fine Arts offerings.
Total Credits 18
Minor in Graphic Design
Degree Type
Minor
Complete the following:
Item # Title Credits
ART 104 Introduction to Computer
Graphics
3
ART 240 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
ART 246 Computer Graphics: Image 3
ART 247 Computer Graphics: Type 3
ART 248 Computer Graphics: Layout 3
ART 362 History of Graphic Design 3
Total Credits 18
Minor in International Visual
Studies
Degree Type
Minor
An intensive minor that provides students the
opportunity to study abroad for an entire semester
and experience the culture and history of a foreign
country. Outstanding preparation for anyone
considering a graduate degree.
Complete the following:
* Art 452: A language requirement may apply.
Item # Title Credits
ART 275 SA International Visual Studies:
Photography
3
ART 249 SA International Visual Studies:
Book Design
3
ART 244 SA International Visual Studies:
Web Design
3
ART 367 SA International Visual Studies:
Culture and History
3
ART 389 or ART 452 3
ART 301 Junior Seminar 3
Total Credits 18
Minor in Painting and Drawing
Degree Type
Minor
Complete 18 credits of Art courses selected from
painting and drawing offerings.
Total Credits 18
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Minor in Photography & New
Media
Degree Type
Minor
Complete 18 credits of Art courses selected from
Photography & New Media offerings.
Total Credits 18
Certificate in Graphic Design
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
The Department of Art offers two 18-credit
certificates: one in Graphic Design and one in
Photography. These immersive learning experiences
reflect the goals of the Department to produce
artists who can effectively communicate ideas, as
well as its objective of teaching technique in
conjunction with the critical study of these fields.
The requirements for the Graphic Design and
Photography Certificates are as follows:
• Register as a student in the Certificate program.
• Maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all courses.
• Complete all requirements within five years.
Please note that credits from other institutions
are not transferable.
The Certificate in Graphic Design provides students
with the opportunity to upgrade their skills or
prepare for a career in graphics, publishing, or
printing. It is also excellent preparation for anyone
considering the baccalaureate degree in Graphic
Design, as well as those seeking admission to
graduate programs in Graphic Design or related
fields.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
ART 104 Introduction to Computer
Graphics
3
ART 246 Computer Graphics: Image 3
ART 247 Computer Graphics: Type 3
ART 248 Computer Graphics: Layout 3
ART 301 Junior Seminar 3
ART 362 History of Graphic Design 3
Total Credits 18
Certificate in Photography
Degree Type
Technical Certificate of Credit
The Department of Art offers two 18-credit
certificates: one in Graphic Design and one in
Photography. These immersive learning experiences
reflect the goals of the Department to produce
artists who can effectively communicate ideas, as
well as its objective of teaching technique in
conjunction with the critical study of these fields.
The requirements for the Graphic Design and
Photography Certificates are as follows:
• Register as a student in the Certificate program.
• Maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all courses.
• Complete all requirements within five years.
Please note that credits from other institutions
are not transferable.
The Certificate in Photography provides students
with hands-on experience in both traditional and
digital photography, in addition to a solid grounding
in the history of this contemporary art form. It is
excellent preparation for anyone considering the
baccalaureate degree in Photography and New
Media, as well as those seeking admission to
graduate programs in Photography or related fields.
Required Courses
Item # Title Credits
ART 273 Photography I 3
ART 274 Color and Digital Photography 3
ART 322 Photography II 3
ART 363 History of Photography 3
Elective
Choose one of the following:
Item # Title Credits
ART 130 Illustrated Travel Journal 3
ART 245 Introduction to Web Design 3
ART 260 Film Video Art I 3
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Final Project
* To be taken in the final semester of study
Item # Title Credits
ART 301 Junior Seminar 3
Total Credits 18
Visual Arts Course
Descriptions
ART 101 : Drawing and Composition
This course examines the fundamental elements of
basic drawing: line, value, shape, proportional
accuracy, and compositional design. These elements
are discussed in relation to the representational
rendering of visual reality. Experimental drawing
techniques, working from photographs, and
perspective will also be addressed. A broad range of
art historical approaches to drawing will be
explored. A trip to a New York museum is also
planned.
Credits 3
ART 102 : Design and Color
Students in this course will study the basic elements
and principles of two-dimensional design through
experimental projects that explore the dynamic
interaction of visual form. This studio class provides
a foundation for both fine arts and graphic design
majors while also challenging the students’
individual creativity. The students will learn the use
of appropriate tools when making work. A field trip
may also be organized for this class.
Credits 3
ART 103 : Form, Space, and Time
This foundation course considers art as a three-
dimensional medium, an interaction of form and
space that can also be time-based. Students will
experiment with the physicality of art, evaluating
different working methods as appropriate solutions
to a variety of projects
Credits 3
ART 104 : Introduction to Computer Graphics
This course familiarizes students with the basic
principles of visual communication using a digital
structure. Students will become familiar with
computer hardware and software as well as design
principles. Projects that enhance basic skills will be
assigned.
Credits 3
ART 130 : Illustrated Travel Journal
Credits 3
ART 151 : Art History I: Paleolithic to Gothic
This course will explore the history of art and
architecture of the ancient and medieval worlds.
Beginning with the Paleolithic period, this course will
chronologically investigate the artistic creations of a
diverse range of cultures from around the globe,
including the art of the Ancient Near East, Ancient
Egypt, Africa, and the Islamic world. Emphasizing the
principle that the ideal way to experience art is to
look at it in person, the class will take a museum trip
during the semester.
Credits 3
ART 152 : Art History II: Renaissance to
Baroque
This course provides a foundation for understanding
the history of art and architecture from the
Renaissance to the present. Beginning with the
thirteenth century in Florence, this course will survey
visual culture and artistic activity through the Italian
Renaissance and conclude with the Baroque Period.
In addition, this course will study a broad range of
cultures from around the world. Since the ideal way
to experience art is to look at it in person, the class
will also take a museum trip.
Credits 3
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ART 153 : Art History III: Modernism to
Contemporary
This course will survey the major artistic movements
of the modern era up to the present day. Beginning
with Impressionism and concluding with the latest
trends in contemporary art seen in New York’s
gallery districts, this class will enable students to
understand and evaluate the art from the late 18th
through 21st century globalization. In addition,
students will analyze historical connections between
contemporary art and the art of the past, exploring
non-traditional and multicultural influences. Among
the activities are lectures, discussion, projects, and
student research.
Credits 3
ART 202 : Introduction to Printmaking
This is a studio-based course focusing on the
collagraph as a process for creating art image.
Craftsmanship, visual concern, selfexpression, and
concept will be emphasized during image
development and studio work. Through
presentation, discussion, and critiques, students will
become more articulate in communicating their
ideas and speaking about art. This course is
designed to give students an introduction to
printmaking along with indepth experimentation in
creating single and multiple-colored collagraph
prints. Creative exploration of ideas and content will
be encouraged. Viewing prints will be an important
component to this course; this will involve a trip to
an art museum or gallery.
Credits 3
ART 203 : Experimenting with Monoprint
Monotypes are made by applying ink to a changing
and unprocessed surface, such as glass, acetate, wax
paper or metal. These plates are then printed,
creating distinctive and painterly prints. This course
is a studiobased course exploring the forms of
monotype and monoprint within printmaking.
Experimentation with material and well developed
ideas are important in this course, as we are working
with constantly evolving and unique results.
Craftsmanship, visual concern, self-expression, and
concept will be emphasized during image
development and studio work. Through discussion
and critiques, students will become more articulate
in communicating their ideas and speaking about
art.
Credits 3
ART 210 : Installation and Performance Art
This course asks students to look beyond the frame
and gallery of traditional art making, encouraging
them to consider alternative ways of creating and
displaying work. Projects will consider site-specificity,
temporality, and movement.
Credits 3
ART 214 : The Book: Illustration, Print, and
Publication
* Fulfills requirements for GECC Communication &
Expression
Credits 3
ART 215 : Art for Educators
This course enables educators (K-8 and beyond) to
bring the arts to others, while also learning to
enhance arts pedagogy through an energized
creative process. Although the basis of this course
will be studio art, other disciplines may be integrated
into the curriculum. (Also see MUS 215 Music for
Educators) This class is highly recommended for
Teacher Education students.
Credits 3
ART 225 : Art for Non-Majors
This course is formulated as an elective for the non-
Art major. Here, the student can explore the arts on
an equal footing with other students who have little
experience with the development and skills related
to the making of art objects. The student will be
guided in creating art through a variety of art-making
techniques such as drawing, painting, and
printmaking as well as three-dimensional projects
with materials like clay, glass and plaster. Some art
historical information will be used to enrich and
enhance the art work, pointing the way to quality
design and appreciation of art in general.
Credits 3
ART 236 : Ceramics I
This course will introduce students to the vast range
of the ceramic arts. Both functional pottery and clay
sculptures will be explored. This course will focus on
hand building, including coil, slab, and extruded
forms. There may also be the opportunity for
learning the basics of the potter’s wheel.
Credits 3
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ART 237 : Stained Glass
An introduction to the stained glass building
techniques of the Tiffany copper foiling process, this
class explores the construction of a window. The
students will learn about different types of glass and
their application as well as foiling and lead soldering.
Students will finish two small windows and a garden
stone over the course of the semester. A field trip to
view historical stained glass as well as some reading
of the history of glass will be included. (see ART 353
Glass Fusion)
Credits 3
ART 239 : Mixed Media
Working with a variety of materials and techniques,
students will explore projects that incorporate more
than one medium into its design and construction.
This course will combine traditional drawing,
painting, and 3-D arts techniques such as watercolor,
charcoal, collage, soldering, and fired clay with less
conventional materials such as beeswax, wood,
cement/plaster and found objects. Beginning with
observational studies as a starting point, students
will examine their environment and surroundings to
resource ideas and collect materials. Emphasis will
be placed on creative and inventive use of materials,
ability to interpret thematic subject matter, and the
well-constructed object. In addition, the idea of
“green art” or eco-art will be explored through the
use of recycled objects and natural materials. Both
representational and abstract objects will be
possible.
Credits 3
ART 240 : Introduction to Graphic Design
Credits 3
ART 244 : SA International Visual Studies: Web
Design
This Study Abroad course introduces students to the
design and the use of websites as travelogues. While
living and studying abroad, students will design a
website that chronicles their experiences. Students
will also consider the use of blogs and social media
sites as ways to expand their web presence.
Credits 3
ART 245 : Introduction to Web Design
This course enables students to design websites that
effectively communicate their ideas by combining
the technical aspects of web design with the
development of a personal aesthetic. Beginning with
an examination of Hypertext Markup Language
(HTML), the basis of current web design, different
techniques for manipulating HTML will be
introduced as the semester progresses. By
producing a variety of websites throughout the
course, students gain the practical knowledge
needed to be proficient designers with their own
unique visual styles. See ART 390 Advanced Web
Design
Credits 3
ART 246 : Computer Graphics: Image
This course is dedicated to image construction and
manipulation. Students will begin to work with
traditional art materials, moving on to experiment
and elaborate within the digital realm, and finally
realizing their completed project in printed form.
Credits 3
ART 246 : Graphic Design: Paterson
This course is dedicated to image construction and
manipulation. Students will begin to work with
traditional art materials, moving on to experiment
and elaborate within the digital realm, and finally
realize their completed project in published form,
specifically in the creation and launching of the
Prism Paterson website.
Credits 3
ART 247 : Computer Graphics: Type
This class investigates both a traditional and digital
approach to typography in graphic communication.
Students, guided by typographic history, will develop
solutions to issues of communication giving special
attention to design principles.
Credits 3
ART 248 : Computer Graphics: Layout
This course integrates the skills acquired in Art 246
and 247. Projects will be created that allow students
to experiment with the theories and principles of
design. Each investigation will bring with it a greater
understanding of the marriage of type and image.
Credits 3
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ART 249 : SA International Visual Studies: Book
Design
This Study Abroad course introduces students to the
design and production of the photographic travel
book. While living and studying abroad, students
detail their experiences through photographs,
utilizing readily accessible web-based software to
design and publish their books.
Credits 3
ART 260 : Film Video Art I
From super-8 film to digital video, this class explores
film and video as fine art. Students will experiment
with different media, producing short pieces that will
be edited and published using software such as Final
Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro.
Credits 3
ART 265 : Animation
To animate is to bring something to life, and this
course will show students how. Students will learn
the principles of animation by creating and editing
short films, using as their actors everything from
household objects to handmade illustrations and
models.
Credits 3
ART 272 : Painting I
This studio course will address the fundamental
artistic and technical issues of painting while at the
same time stimulating an exploration of aesthetic
diversity. These themes will be investigated in a
series of three extended projects. Each project will
evolve around one of the following subjects: form
and design, color contrasts, and informing a
painting's content. Throughout the term, various
technical issues such as stretching canvases and
archival technique will be addressed. A visit to a New
York museum will also be scheduled.
Credits 3
ART 273 : Photography I
A creative approach to the art of photography, this
course emphasizes perceptual awareness and
personal expression in conjunction with the
techniques and materials of this contemporary art
form. The history of photography is explored
through lectures and, time permitting, a New York
field trip. (see ART 274 Color and Digital Photography
and ART 322 Photography II)
Credits 3
ART 274 : Color and Digital Photography
This course is an introduction to digital photography
and the creative use of color in image making. Using
Photoshop as a digital darkroom, students will learn
the technical skills needed to create meaningful
photographs, while also developing a critical
framework through which to understand digital
imagery.
Credits 3
ART 275 : SA International Visual Studies:
Photography
This Study Abroad course introduces students to the
unique demands of travel photography and shooting
on locations. While living and studying abroad,
students detail their experiences through
photographs, considering various techniques for
shooting in crowds, from a distance, and in low-light
conditions without a flash, among others. Expressive
use of color and composition, as well as narrative
concepts, will also be discussed.
Credits 3
ART 276 : Art/Photography in Paterson
Credits 3
ART 280 : Advanced Drawing
Building upon the fundamentals of drawing and
design established in Basic Drawing, this course will
examine advanced drawing techniques, intuitive and
more personally expressive approaches to drawing,
as well as contemporary art-making strategies. The
topics covered include realistic drawing, figure
drawing, constructing a drawing from the
imagination, and informing a drawing's content.
Readings relevant to contemporary artistic issues
will be periodically assigned and discussed in class. A
visit to a New York art museum will also be
scheduled.
Credits 3
ART 281 : Life Drawing
Life Drawing is an intensive study of the anatomy
and structure of the human figure as rendered in
pencil, charcoal and various other drawing media.
While working from the live model, this course will
explore these topics, placing particular emphasis
upon line, form, value, proportional accuracy, and
spatial relationships. Various art historical examples
of figurative drawing will be reviewed. A visit to a
New York art museum may also be scheduled.
Credits 3
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ART 301 : Junior Seminar
Through weekly discussions, readings, and
presentations, this class provides students with the
critical framework necessary for creating and
presenting a meaningful, original, and professional
body of work. This essential course, together with
ART 449 Senior Seminar, will lead the students to
pull together skills developed in previous courses in
order to define a focused direction. An exhibition will
be organized to present the work created during the
semester.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Open to Art majors only; to be taken in one’s Junior
year
ART 312 : Printmaking: Intaglio
This course introduces students to the aesthetic and
technical parameters of etching as a major
printmaking medium in the fine arts. Students will
learn how to prepare an etching plate, develop an
image, revise an existing image, and print from a
plate. Equal consideration will be given to both
artistic concepts and technical mastery. A visit to a
museum to view the collections of historic and
contemporary prints will be an important feature of
this class.
Credits 3
ART 314 : Book Arts
This course is an exploration of art based in
narrative structures. The student will be guided in
creating a variety of conventional and
unconventional book structures. Some art historical
information will be used to enrich and enhance the
projects both in content and craft.
Credits 3
ART 315 : Experiencing the Arts
This experiential learning course provides an
overview of the creative arts through its practical
application, critical analysis, and historical study.
Students will explore artistic expression in projects
that consider how technical decisions inform the
communication of ideas. Historical examples of
creative expression will also be examined
throughout the course; a museum visit or cultural
activity may be included.
Credits 3
ART 316 : Relief Printmaking: Woodcut and
Linoleum Cut
This is a studio-based course providing focused
exploration on the discipline of Relief Printmaking.
We will explore the rich possibilities of image
production through a variety of carving and printing
techniques. The ultimate goal of this course is to
motivate students to engage with printmaking
processes that stimulate visual interpretation and
conceptual investigations in art. Students are
encouraged to explore creative methods that meet
individual aesthetic and conceptual needs. Drawing,
concept, and image quality will be emphasized in the
development of all work.
Credits 3
ART 317 : Large-Scale Printmaking
This course explores the issue of scale in
printmaking. This is a studio-based course, which is
both conceptual and technical in scope. Reading,
discussion, and collaboration with peers will be just
as important as craftsmanship and work ethic.
Students will experiment with materials and
processes, including monoprinting and etching,
along with drawing techniques. Of equal importance,
students will develop concepts and images that are
original, imaginative, and expressive. Along with
studio work, there will be components of discussion,
critique, and writing exercises so that students
become more fluent in speaking about art and
working within a theme.
Credits 3
ART 318 : Digital Printmaking
Throughout history, humans have adopted and
adapted technology as a means of creating art. As
traditional printmaking continues to evolve, digital
techniques are being used alongside and combined
with hand processes. In this course, we will explore
the use of the computer and digital printing along
with traditional printing techniques as creative tools
for making art. Demonstration of techniques and
concepts will be achieved through hands-on work in
the computer lab and art studio, demonstrations,
presentation and discussion of examples, and class
critiques. Students will make a regular commitment
of time outside of class in order to create a portfolio
of digital and printed artworks.
Credits 3
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ART 320 : Comics and Zines
This course focuses on the development and
production of comics and zines in printed and digital
forms. Through a series of studio assignments and
close readings of examples of comics and zines, this
course aims to provide students with the necessary
skills to create original edition work. The major
portion of this course covers the basics of comics
and zine production. However, a historical and
cultural perspective will also be included. Additional
critical and theoretical texts will be incorporated into
class discussion.
Credits 3
ART 322 : Photography II
This course continues the skills and processes
studied in Photography I. Students will concentrate
on exploring personal themes and technical
accomplishments on an individual basis. Students
will also concentrate on mastering new technical
skills related to exhibition printing, lighting control,
and more sophisticated camera functions. The
culmination of the course is the editing and printing
of a portfolio of prints reflecting students’ interests.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ART 273
ART 331 : Painting II
Building upon the fundamental artistic and technical
issues addressed in Painting I, this studio course
explores advanced approaches to the art of painting,
focusing on translating theoretical, social, and formal
concepts into painted art. In a series of projects,
Painting II encourages its participants to think,
experiment, and create at the outer bounds of their
known experience. A trip to New York’s gallery
districts may also be included.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ART 272 or permission of the instructor.
ART 333 : Watercolor
This course explores the fundamental principles of
watercolor technique. Color mixing, basic color
theory, and paint handling will all be addressed.
Topics such as depicting different lighting and
atmospheric conditions, expressive color, and
working from photographs will also be examined.
Weather permitting, watercolor landscape paintings
may also be created on the campus grounds. A visit
to a New York art museum may also be scheduled.
Credits 3
ART 341 : Sculpture
This course will introduce fundamental methods,
materials and concepts of sculpture. Focus will be on
developing modeling and construction skills, with a
particular attention to “training the eye” to see
correctly and translating that into “training the hand”
to make a sculpture. This will be accomplished
through the student completing a self-portrait. The
students will also learn about other types of
sculpture. An additional project allowing for the
student to explore personal ideas and expression
through sculptural form will be assigned as well.
Credits 3
ART 352 : Ceramics II
This course will expand on hand-building skills (coil,
slab, etc.) learned in Ceramics I. Students will make
more complex and ambitious projects, both in
construction and design. Both functional and
abstract ceramic work will be possible, and there will
be a greater variety of materials (clays and glazes)
for students to use. The potter's wheel will also be
available for greater exploration. Development of
personal style, expression and vision will be
emphasized.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
ART 236 or permission of the instructor.
ART 353 : Glass Fusion
In this class, students will learn the skills to develop
original glass pieces from experimentation, design,
and decorative objects. Both contemporary and
ancient art processes of glass fusion will be included
in final original work. A field trip will be offered and a
research paper will complete the course.
Credits 3
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ART 361 : Women in Art
This course is an exploration of women both as the
subjects and the creators of art. It is organized
thematically and involves a survey of key women
artists — mainly in the 20th century — and their
artistic contributions, as well as an examination and
analysis of feminist art practices and issues in the
history of art. A field trip to the Brooklyn Museum of
Art to specifically view Judy Chicago's "Dinner Party"
is required.
Credits 3
ART 362 : History of Graphic Design
This course explores the history of graphic design
and the impact that the field has had on social
institutions and thought into the present period.
Topics include pre-historic mark-making; the
invention of writing and the alphabet; the medieval
manuscript; the origins of printing and typography;
renaissance graphic design; the development of
photography; Victorian and Art Nouveau Graphics;
Modern Art and its impact on design; historical and
contemporary visual identity programs; conceptual
images and post-modern designs; computer
graphics. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking
and on written communications skills. Image study,
concluding research and a field trip are included.
Credits 3
ART 363 : History of Photography
Few other inventions have created such an impact
on the way we view ourselves as has photography.
This course will trace the development of the
photograph, from its 19th century beginnings to its
current manifestations, while also examining the
issues it brings into question. Through field trips and
weekly assignments, students will evaluate current
images within an historical context, establishing a
framework for analyzing images past and present.
Credits 3
ART 364 : New Media History
In today's computer-dominated society, our
perceptions and beliefs are challenged and tested
daily. This course traces the development of the
cyber age, from its beginnings to its current
manifestations, enabling students to critically assess
our dependence on the digital world.
Credits 3
ART 365 : The Art of Medieval Europe
This course is a comprehensive study of the most
important examples of visual art in Western Europe
from the period spanning the transformation of the
late Roman Empire and Byzantium into the High
Middle Ages. Emphasis will be placed on the
interpretation of the artworks, their overlapping
influences, symbolism, and Christianity. Among the
topics discussed are: the Romanesque and Gothic
Cathedrals, monasteries and castles, as well as
illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and the
ecclesiastical sculpture of these structures. The class
will approach these issues through the use of a
textbook and supportive readings as well as
electronic media images.
Credits 3
ART 366 : Surrealism
Surrealism was one of the most influential art
movements of the last century, with practitioners
working in all mediums from painting and sculpture
to photography and film. Through a close study of
the Surrealists and their work, this course will
analyze the development of the movement and
consider the evidence of its ongoing influence in
today’s society. Emphasis will be placed on research
of source material and study of art works; as such, a
museum field trip will be planned.
Credits 3
ART 367 : SA International Visual Studies:
Culture and History
This Study Abroad course provides students with the
opportunity for field study and experimental
learning. While living and studying abroad, students
will explore significant cultural and historical sites,
with a particular focus on art and art history.
Credits 3
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ART 368 : Sacred Spaces: The History and
Design of Religious Architecture
From the caves of Lascaux in France to the Crystal
Cathedral in California, human beings have created
places, buildings, and landscapes for worship and
religious ritual. In this course we will examine the
construction of sacred spaces across cultures and
historical eras. The objectives will include a
heightened consciousness of the built environment
and how it shapes the religious experience. Class
presentations, a guest lecture, and several visits to
Bergen County and New York City houses of worship
are included.
Credits 3
ART 382 : Color Theory
This course will survey the physical and
phenomenological aspects of color and light. In
various studio art projects, this course will establish
a fundamental understanding of color theory based
upon its practical application. The class will begin by
investigating the empirical principles of color and
light then shift its focus towards color contrasts; the
most essential component in the study of color
theory. The class will conclude with an exploration of
historical attitudes and philosophies about color and
light. A visit to a New York museum may also be
scheduled.
Credits 3
ART 388 : Graphic Design Practicum
This course offers students experience working
within the setting of a campus-based creative
agency. Students will identify potential clients,
schedule and conduct meetings, research creative
strategies, produce promotional materials, and
launch creative campaigns. Incorporating and
presenting this work into student portfolios will also
be covered.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Open to Junior and Senior Art majors/minors only
with permission of instructor.
ART 389 : SA International Visual Studies:
Video
This Study Abroad course introduces students to the
use of video as an expressive medium. While living
and studying abroad, students will record their
experiences through a variety of video cameras,
from handheld HD to cell phones, considering the
unique visual properties of each. Several video
editing options will also be discussed.
Credits 3
ART 390 : Advanced Web Design
This course helps students further develop their
web-design skills through dynamic animation
techniques. Emphasis will be placed on learning
Flash, a computer animation program used to create
everything from simple web graphics to immersive
interactive environments. Through assignments and
readings, students will consider current design
issues, as well as the impact of the computer on our
society.
Credits 3
ART 431 : Advanced Studio Projects
This course extends the advanced work of the art
student through a studio project developed under
faculty supervision.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Open to Art majors/minors only with permission of
instructor.
ART 432 : Advanced Research Projects
This course extends the advanced work of the art
student through a research project developed under
faculty supervision.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Open to Art majors/minors only with permission of
instructor.
ART 441 : Independent Study in Art
This student-designed sequence of courses extends
the advanced work of the art student in fine arts,
commercial art, or interdisciplinary fields through a
research-structured project developed from a
previous work.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission from the Chair of the Department of Art
and Music.
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ART 442 : Independent Study in Art
This student-designed sequence of courses extends
the advanced work of the art student in fine arts,
commercial art, or interdisciplinary fields through a
research-structured project developed from a
previous work.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Permission from the Chair of the Department of Art
and Music.
ART 449 : Senior Seminar
Senior Seminar completes the process of creating a
representative body of work that was begun in
Junior Seminar. In this course, students will develop
a thesis project, or series of projects, that represents
the technical and intellectual summation of their
academic experience. After developing their ideas,
students will mount a thesis exhibition of their work,
with a written and oral defense presented to the
College faculty. Regular readings will be assigned
and discussed in class, and a museum or gallery field
trip will also be included.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ART 301
ART 450 : Senior Practicum
This course enables students to develop an
advanced project or series of projects, with
particular emphasis on professional studio practice.
Intended primarily for students interested in
graduate study and required of B.F.A. candidates,
this course serves as a bridge to their future careers.
Regular readings will be assigned and discussed in
class, and a museum or gallery field trip will be
included as well.
Credits 3
Prerequisite Courses
ART 449
ART 451 : Academic Internship in the Arts
This course offers students experience as teaching
assistants in a class within their area of
specialization. Students will assist instructors with
weekly classes, help maintain lab and studio space,
and prepare presentations on a specified research
topic, culminating in a selfstudy of their experience.
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Open to Junior and Senior Art majors/minors only
with permission of instructor.
ART 452 : Internship in Art
This course offers art majors the opportunity to
work in the field of art for a minimum of 120 hours
during the semester. Students must complete all
paperwork to register for the Internship at least one
semester before; students will meet with the Career
Center and complete the application that will be sent
to their advisor and site supervisor. This application
will then be filed in the Career Center. Students must
register for the class with the Registrar as well. They
will be required to write a paper that is relevant to
the Internship and maintain a journal that reflects
their experience; the site supervisor will complete an
evaluation form on their performance. This is a Pass/
Fail course. (as needed)
Credits 3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior status in the art major
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